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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Knighton

My brother and I have recently bought a property in Knighton. We have noticed several issues with the house which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Knighton?

The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Knighton. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation 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 Knighton.

As someone not used to the Knighton conveyancing process what is your top tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Knighton

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Knighton or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For instance, the seller, estate agent and sometimes a lender. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Knighton an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.

We are witnessing a definite emergence in the "blame" culture- someone has to be blamed for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you should always trust your lawyer above the other players when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

We're in Knighton, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is TSB , and our lawyer is on the TSB conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the TSB conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

My colleague suggested that if I am buying in Knighton I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

A search of this type is occasionally included in the estimate for your Knighton conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Knighton around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Knighton Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Knighton Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Knighton.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Knighton in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Knighton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

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