Last December we completed a house move in Kingston Park. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Kingston Park?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Kingston Park. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a form called a SPIF. answers proves to be misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the owner 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 Kingston Park.
I am due to move property in July. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Kingston Park. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across your website.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the estate agent however this can only be done when the previous owners solicitors inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. You will need to tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Kingston Park or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Kingston Park.
Is it the case that all Kingston Park CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Santander conveyancing list of approved practices?
Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
Does a directory service exist listing Nationwide panel solicitors in Kingston Park on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public on the web. If you are in need of a Kingston Park conveyancing practitioner on the Nationwide please use our tool.
A colleague suggested that if I am buying in Kingston Park I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Kingston Park conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Kingston Park around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Kingston Park Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Kingston Park.
four months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Kingston Park took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Kingston Park. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kingston Park
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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? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
Being a tenant I am liable for a service charge for my appartment in Kingston Park. Due to redundancy and personal issues I fell into arrears with remittance. The managing agents agreed a clearance plan but there remains in the region of £1750 outstanding as of today.
I want to sell and I am worried this could hold me back if I have to discharge the arrears first. Do I have to settle before - is this practicable?
Do speak with the property lawyer conducting your Kingston Park conveyancing but one option could be to arrange for the debt to be attributed to the purchasers. The purchase price due would be reduced to reflect the amount of debt they assume. They would then discharge the fees once they are the owners.