My wife and I have lately purchased a house in Ringmer. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted for conveyancing in Ringmer?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Ringmer. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be 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 Ringmer.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Ringmer last August but the buyer keeps e-mailing me complaining that his solicitor is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Following your house sale your lawyer should send the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. If applicable, your conveyancer should also send confirmation that the home loan has been discharged to the buyers solicitors. There are no post completion procedures unique to conveyancing in Ringmer.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one close by in Ringmer I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Ringmer in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

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I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Ringmer. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Ringmer ?

Most houses in Ringmer are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Ringmer so you should seriously consider looking for a Ringmer conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

Ringmer Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

Best to be warned whether redecorating or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared between the leaseholders and will materially increase the the maintenance charges or require a one time payment. Is the freehold owned jointly by the leaseholders? The best form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees benefit from being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is usually retained where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants.