Last May we completed a house move in Sandhurst. We have noticed several issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Sandhurst?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Sandhurst. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers 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 Sandhurst.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Sandhurst costs more?
Sandhurst leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
My wife and I are purchasing a property in Sandhurst. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to deposit money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
We are planning to move property in August. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Sandhurst. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across this site.
On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from your selling agent however this should only be done once the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. After that you will need to inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Sandhurst or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Sandhurst.
It is unclear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have called my Sandhurst building society branch on a couple of occasions and was told it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Sandhurst conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their published requirements. Who do I believe?
Your property lawyer must follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook section two provisions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Sandhurst prior to instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sandhurst. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Sandhurst especially if they are familiar with such properties in Sandhurst.
I am selling my home. My past lawyers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Sandhurst if that makes a difference.
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