My partner and I have lately acquired a property in Astwood Bank. We have since encountered a number of issues 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 as part of conveyancing in Astwood Bank?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Astwood Bank. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a questionnaire known as a SPIF. answers is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor 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 Astwood Bank.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could impact a commercial premises in Astwood Bank?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Astwood Bank will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Astwood Bank. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Astwood Bank.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Astwood Bank it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Astwood Bank commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Astwood Bank.

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Astwood Bank. Now, I need the documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should 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 Astwood Bank of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one near me in Astwood Bank I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Astwood Bank suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Astwood Bank for my home move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training reasons.