My wife and I have just bought a property in Llanfechain. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Llanfechain?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Llanfechain. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a form known as a SPIF. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, 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 Llanfechain.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Llanfechain. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What will a local search inform me concerning the house my wife and I buying in Llanfechain?
Llanfechain conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search plays a central role in most Llanfechain conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Llanfechain?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Llanfechain. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, but the property agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we appoint their preferred solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Llanfechain
It is unlikely the owners are behind this. Should the seller want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Llanfechain conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing figures pre-set by HQ.