Last January we completed a house move in Addiscombe. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Addiscombe?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Addiscombe. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a form called a SPIF. If the information proves to be misleading, then you may have a claim 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 Addiscombe.

Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Addiscombe conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel?

Addiscombe conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Kent Reliance directly.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Addiscombe?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Addiscombe. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build apartment in Addiscombe. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Addiscombe

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Addiscombe. I need to find out if they are on the lender's conveyancing panel. Can you advise?

It’s a good idea phone your conveyancer to enquire if they are on the lender's approved list. Alternatively please get in touch with us and we can investigate and revert. Should the firm not be on the conveyancing panel we can certainly arrange a quality conveyancing solicitor in Addiscombe on the approved list for your lender.