My wife and I have lately bought a house in Surrey Quays. We have noticed several problems with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Surrey Quays?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Surrey Quays. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated 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 answers a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor 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 Surrey Quays.
Do conveyancers ask for money up-front for conveyancing in Surrey Quays?
Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Surrey Quays your lawyer will ask you place them with monies to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is payable against the purchase price then this will be required shortly prior to contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Surrey Quays. I have a mortgage agreed with Santander. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.
About to purchase maisonette in Surrey Quays. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Surrey Quays solicitor is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.
I had an offer accepted on an apartment in Surrey Quays on 1/8/2025, valuation was booked 2 days after, all came back fine. Conveyancer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Leeds Building Society and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a house in Neath but live in Surrey Quays. My conveyancer (who is 260 kilometers from merequires that I sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Surrey Quays who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Surrey Quays based
I note that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Surrey Quays conveyancing companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Surrey Quays.