Last March we completed a house move in Helston. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Helston?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Helston. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a form known as a SPIF. If the information is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Helston.
My stepmother informed me that in buying a property in Helston there could be various restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Helston which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Helston should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We are due to move property in July. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Helston. Conveyancing lawyer was found prior to coming across your website.
On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from your estate agent however this can only happen after the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. After that you will need to inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal company but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Helston or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Helston.
We are buying a 3 bedroom semi in Helston. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will legal investigations on the property involve checks to ascertain if these works were previously refused?
Your solicitor will review the registered title as conveyancing in Helston will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain alterations or require the consent of another owner. Many additions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Helston. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Helston of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Helston. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Helston
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
We are four weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Helston. I am am very disappointed with the level of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be very bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new solicitor and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating expenses and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Helston
We are contemplating choosing a web based conveyancing practitioner ahead of a Helston conveyancing firm. Any advice?
There are advantages of being able to attend a local Helston conveyancing solicitor such as
- signing documents and and when necessary
- often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
- the ability to raise concerns if matters are not going as expected
When checking fees, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Helston high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online companies seem to offer cheap prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.