My brother and I have recently bought a house in Belmont. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Belmont?
The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Belmont. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller 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 Belmont.
We're in Belmont, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Aldermore , and our lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no solicitor should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I am helping my sister sell her flat in Belmont. Will the conveyancing solicitor arrange an EPC or it is for the seller to coordinate?
Following the demise of Home Packs, energy assessments became a required element of moving property. An energy performance certificate needs to be commissioned prior to the property being advertised. This is not something that law firms normally organise. If you are instructing a Belmont conveyancing lawyer they might be able to arrange energy performance certificates due to their contacts with long established local providers
A friend informed me that in buying a property in Belmont there could be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Belmont which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Belmont should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We were going to get a AIP from HSBC this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do HSBC recommend any Belmont solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Belmont solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the HSBC conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and HSBC through the process.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Belmont as I am under pressure to complete within 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Belmont the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Belmont. I now require my papers but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down 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 Belmont 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.