Last September we completed a house move in Camberwell. We have noticed several problems with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Camberwell?

The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Camberwell. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a questionnaire known as a SPIF. answers provided is incorrect, 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 Camberwell.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Camberwell is more expensive?

Camberwell leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Camberwell completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Camberwell. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Camberwell

Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Can you set examples of specific advantages to choosing a local property lawyer in Camberwell

Plenty of house movers in Camberwell select a nearby high street conveyancing practitioner so that they can pop into the lawyer’s offices in the event that they have problems, and to deliver mortgage deeds rather than run the risk of relying on the Royal Mail.

One could suggest that there is a distinct advantage in selecting a conveyancing practitioner nearby to the property you are hoping to purchase, due to the knowledge of the locality and possible local concerns - yet this is moot. Many conveyancers are now by way of email and could be anywhere in the world.