My wife and I have recently acquired a house in Becontree. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Becontree?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Becontree. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, then you may have a claim 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 Becontree.

About to place a bid on a leasehold apartment in Becontree. The selling agents advise that it is standard for flats in Becontree to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years unexpired.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Becontree?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Becontree will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Becontree. 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 Becontree.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Becontree it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Becontree commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Becontree.

I'm buying a new build house in Becontree benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The estate agent suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about the deal as it could adversely affect my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Can you suggest a lawyer for conveyancing in Becontree (or within close proximity)? This is for lease extension.I had one lined up but just discovered that they can't deal with Yorkshire BS.

The purpose of this site is restricted to being a directory service for conveyancers who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS in certain locations for instance Becontree . We dont recommend any particular conveyancer.