My partner and I have recently bought a property in Four Oaks. We have noticed several problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been carried out for conveyancing in Four Oaks?

The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Four Oaks. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a questionnaire called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be incorrect, 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 Four Oaks.

We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Four Oaks?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Four Oaks.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Four Oaks prior to appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks may not issue a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Four Oaks. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My father has suggested that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Four Oaks. Do I follow his guidance?

No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the solicitor that you are are thinking of instructing.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Four Oaks. I I would like to check if they are on the bank's approved list of lawyers. Could you or the bank confirm if they are on the panel?

You should call your lawyer to enquire if they are on the bank's panel. If that does not help call us and we can make some checks for you. Should the firm not be on the bank panel we can certainly arrange a quality conveyancing solicitor in Four Oaks on the panel for your lender.