Last August we completed a house move in Filey. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Filey?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Filey. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers ends up being incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation 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 Filey.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Filey last June but my buyer keeps telephoning me to say her conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Following your house sale your solicitor should forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. Where appropriate, your solicitor should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements unique to conveyancing in Filey.
How does conveyancing in Filey differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Filey approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because builders in Filey usually buy the real estate, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Filey or who has acted in the same development.
Should I use a Filey conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can deal with the conveyancing however her office is 200miles away.
The benefit of a local Filey conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Filey know how is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and on the whole were content that should outweigh using an unknown Filey conveyancing solicitor just because they are local.
My brother is purchasing a garden flat in Filey. He was given a quote by the conveyancer recommended by the selling agents totaling £1275 . It was 9 years ago I sold and bought a home and the fee was £just under five hundred pounds. Have costs really increased to that extent?
What does the conveyancing estimate include? Is it just for the legal fees, or what you will be paying in total (for example Filey searches, land registry fees, etc)