My wife and I have recently purchased a house in Pangbourne. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Pangbourne?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Pangbourne. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be incorrect, then you may have a 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 Pangbourne.
I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Pangbourne. I I am struggling to find out if they are on the Accord Mortgages Ltd approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?
You should phone your lawyer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you should get in touch with Accord Mortgages Ltd who may be able to assist.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Pangbourne. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pangbourne
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Pangbourne is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Pangbourne are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Pangbourne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pangbourne may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a residence in Newport but I am based in Pangbourne. My solicitor (based 300 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Pangbourne to attest this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Pangbourne
I am considering choosing a web based solicitor ahead of a Pangbourne conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?
There are advantages of being able to visit a local Pangbourne conveyancing solicitor for instance
- signing documents on short notice
- often being able to see someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard transactions
- the ability to raise concerns if things go pear-shaped
When checking quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Pangbourne high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online companies seem to offer cheap prices, but have hidden 'extras' in the small print.