Last November we completed a house move in South Woodford. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in South Woodford?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in South Woodford. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information is misleading, 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 South Woodford.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. South Woodford is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in South Woodford are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside South Woodford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in South Woodford may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
How do I use the search tool to get a quote from a conveyancing solicitor in South Woodford on the authorised to act for my bank?
Step one is to choose a bank such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Leeds Building Society or Barclays Direct then choose your preferred area such as South Woodford. Conveyancing firms in South Woodford and across England and Wales will then be listed.
Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the sale of our £400,000 flat in South Woodford next week. The freeholder has quoted £384 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in South Woodford?
South Woodford conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes often involves the buyer’s solicitor sending enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address such questions most will be content to assist. They may invoice a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is above £800. The management information fee required by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, without which the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that you have little option but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to sell the property.
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in South Woodford. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a South Woodford conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a South Woodford premises is 135 Maybank Road in January 2013. The Tribunal determined that the price to be paid by the tenants for the grant of a new lease is £10,592 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 71.2 years.
A licensed conveyancer handled my conveyancing in South Woodford three years ago and was holding my registration certificates but has since been shut down – What steps do I now take to get hold of these?
Deeds, as such, no longer exist as most homes in South Woodford are registered electronically at Land Registry. If you need to show ownership or are disposing of or refinancing your conveyancer can obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.
If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned with reasonable haste.