Last August we completed a house move in Highnam. We have noticed several issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Highnam?
The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Highnam. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a document called a SPIF. If the information ends up being incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller 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 Highnam.
We note that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Highnam?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Highnam.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Highnam 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
You no longer need to hold title official documentation to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
How does conveyancing in Highnam differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Highnam contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Highnam usually acquire the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Highnam or who has acted in the same development.
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, yet the estate agent has warned us that the vendor will only go ahead if we instruct their recommended conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Highnam
It is highly unlikely the vendors are behind this. If they require ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is counter productive. Try to communicate with the vendors directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to use your own,trusted Highnam conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will provide their estate agent a commission or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.