My wife and I have lately acquired a property in Sunninghill. We have noticed several problems with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Sunninghill?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Sunninghill. 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, a property owner completes a form referred to as a SPIF. answers proves to be incorrect, then you may have a 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 Sunninghill.
How do I discover of the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Sunninghill is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Bank of Scotland thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in further conveyancing bill.
Please do make use of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Sunninghill’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers based in Sunninghill or near you.
We are intent on selling our house in Sunninghill and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Sunninghill lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Sunninghill. Having lived in Sunninghill for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
What tools are available to search for a Sunninghill law firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 10miles to meet the solicitor.
You can use the search on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Sunninghill conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Sunninghill conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to see if they are on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved list
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Sunninghill. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Sunninghill ?
The majority of houses in Sunninghill are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Sunninghill in which case you should be shopping around for a Sunninghill conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.
I bought a 1st floor flat in Sunninghill, conveyancing having been completed 8 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Sunninghill with a long lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2099
With only 75 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.