Will our lawyer be raising questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Swindon.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Swindon. There are those who purchase a property in Swindon, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a number of searches that may be carried out by the buyer or by their lawyers which will figure out the risks in Swindon. The standard information sent to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual inquiry of the seller to find out if the property has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the vendor, then a buyer may bring a claim for damages as a result of such an inaccurate reply. A buyer’s conveyancers should also order an environmental search. This will indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations should be carried out.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Swindon. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Swindon

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide 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 confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I am downsizing from my home. My previous conveyancers has retired. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Swindon if that affects matters.

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What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Swindon conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Swindon conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Swindon conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? How many lease extensions have they carried out in Swindon in the last twenty four months?

I inherited a ground floor flat in Swindon, conveyancing having been completed February 1999. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Swindon with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2088

You have 63 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £16,200 and £18,600 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

Is it true that a Swindon conveyancing solicitor taken to court by a client for not carrying out the right conveyancing searches?

Our attention has not be brought to such a Swindon conveyancing matter but according to a recent report, clients purchasing a property in Cumbria successfully sued their conveyancing practitioner due to development plans to erect a wind farm not being picked up in conveyancing searches.

If you are purchasing in Swindon It is important that your property lawyer carry out all Swindon conveyancing searches needed making sure that you have accurate and current information before acquiring a home in Swindon.