Last September we completed a house move in Cleveleys. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Cleveleys?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Cleveleys. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. answers 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 Cleveleys.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Cleveleys costs more?

The conveyancing charges for a leasehold premises in Cleveleys is inevitably higher than on a freehold acquisition or disposal. This is because there is an amount of supplemental time necessary in liaising with the freeholder and managing agents to obtain information about whether the rent and service fee have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

I have recentlybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Cleveleys for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Cleveleys conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Cleveleys. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cleveleys

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Cleveleys before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Cleveleys. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.