Last December we completed a house move in Much Hadham. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Much Hadham?
The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Much Hadham. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. answers provided is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim 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 Much Hadham.
Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Much Hadham even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for instance where I want to acquire a shop in Much Hadham with a mortgage from Chelsea Building Society?
Our comparison service is predominantly utilised to find residential conveyancing solicitors in Much Hadham but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Much Hadham commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Chelsea Building Society
Is there a search tool that I can use to investigate if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Much Hadham is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Skipton Building Society thus paying £175.00 in supplemental conveyancing invoice.
You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Much Hadham’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers located in Much Hadham or nearest you.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unexperienced as a 1st time buyer of a two bedroom flat in Much Hadham. Do I collect the keys to the house on the completion date from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Much Hadham?
There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will arrange to send the purchase money to the seller's solicitors, and once they have received this, you will be called to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
Is it correct that all Much Hadham CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Santander conveyancing panel?
It is true that some lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I can not work out if my lender obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my Much Hadham building society branch on a couple of occasions and was advised it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Much Hadham conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your lawyer must comply with the CML Handbook section two conditions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Much Hadham. Now, I need my files but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact 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 Much Hadham 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.
In surfing the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Much Hadham it brings up many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?
The best method of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Much Hadham or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Much Hadham vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least four estimates from different conveyancers. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.