My brother and I have just purchased a property in Roundhay. We have noticed several problems with the property which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Roundhay?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Roundhay. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is 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 Roundhay.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Roundhay. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Roundhay

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I'm remortgaging my primary property to a BTL loan with Virgin Money and intend to use the remaining equity towards further house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Roundhay. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the transactions?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the lawyers are approved by both lenders. Having checked that they are your solicitor will be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Roundhay from the point of view of speeding up the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Roundhay can be reduced where you appoint lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information needed by the buyers’ solicitors.
In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s permission? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Most leases in Roundhay state that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring necessitate a licence issued by the Landlord acquiescing to such changes. Should you fail to have the consents in place you should not communicate with the landlord without contacting your solicitor in the first instance. If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should make sure that you hold the original share certificate. Organising a re-issued share certificate can be a lengthy formality and frustrates many a Roundhay home move. If a reissued share is necessary, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (where relevant) for this sooner rather than later. If you have had conflict with your landlord or managing agents it is essential that these are settled prior to the flat being marketed. The purchasers and their solicitors will be nervous about purchasing a property where there is an ongoing dispute. You will have to accept that you will have to discharge any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal details of the dispute to the purchasers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic as opposed to unsettled.

Roundhay Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

Best to be warned if redecorating or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared between the leasehold owners and could well dramatically increase the the service charges or result in a one off payment. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?

I have instructed a Roundhay conveyancing solicitor for our home move (FTB’s) and have picked up in the terms and conditions that they are not covered by the Financial Conduct Authority. Need I be worried or is that the norm with lawyer?

We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They will be governed by the SRA, who have stringent obligations covering monies held in their bank.