Will my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Totteridge.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors conducting conveyancing in Totteridge. There are those who purchase a house in Totteridge, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better understanding of the risks in Totteridge. The standard property information forms given to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a usual question of the owner to find out if the premises has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the vendor, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim resulting from an incorrect reply. The purchaser’s solicitors should also commission an enviro report. This should indicate if there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be initiated.
I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Totteridge for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Totteridge conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Totteridge differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Totteridge approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Totteridge tend to purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Totteridge or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one close by in Totteridge I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Totteridge suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.
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I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Totteridge for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.