Last June we completed a house move in Great Linford. We have noticed several problems with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Great Linford?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Great Linford. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. answers is misleading, 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 Great Linford.
Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Great Linford?
If you are buying a property in Great Linford your lawyer will ask you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the total price then this will be needed shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.
The deeds to our house are lost. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Great Linford 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be documented by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to perform a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and get up to date copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases retain a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Great Linford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Great Linford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Great Linford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Great Linford may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Great Linford and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to commercial leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Great Linford is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices