My brother and I have recently purchased a house in Batley. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Batley?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Batley. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a form called a SPIF. answers 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 Batley.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to instruct a Batley based conveyancing firm?

Do check but the the probability is that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers if you accept the "fee-free" deal. Speak to the lender and see if they offer you a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Batley.

How does conveyancing in Batley differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Batley come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Batley typically purchase the land, 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 property lawyers 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 Batley or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Batley ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not grant a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Batley. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Batley to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Batley. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Batley - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Batley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before buying

How is the lease structured? Please tell me if there are any major works on the horizon that will likely add a premium to the service charges? For most Batley leaseholds the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, although some managing agents in Batley ask leaseholders to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger works.