I have just been advised by my IFA that my Oadby property lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. How can I be sure if this is correct?

The sensible course of action for you to take is to call your Oadby conveyancer. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Oadby conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

My partner and I have recently purchased a property in Oadby. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Oadby?

The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Oadby. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a form known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information provided is incorrect, you could possibly take legal action 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 Oadby.

We're in Oadby, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Leeds Building Society , and our lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property 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 friend advised me that if I am purchasing in Oadby I should 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 quoted for as part of the standard Oadby conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Oadby around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Oadby.

I am buying a new build apartment in Oadby. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Oadby

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.