Last May we completed a house move in Tamworth. We have noticed several issues with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Tamworth?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Tamworth. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is 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 Tamworth.

Is there a search tool that I can use to investigate if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Tamworth is on the bank’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Nationwide Building Society thus spending £187.00 plus VAT in another set of legal fees.

You should take advantage of the search tool on this web page. Pick the lender and type ‘Tamworth’ or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer based in Tamworth or by proximity to you.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Tamworth?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Tamworth will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Tamworth. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Tamworth.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Tamworth it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Tamworth commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Tamworth.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Tamworth ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can look into this further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Tamworth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Tamworth to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Our financial adviser has recommended their property lawyer for the conveyancing in Tamworth - Is it not simpler advisable to just instruct them?

You need to establish if the estate agent is recommending a property lawyer or introducing to a solicitor. There are plenty of Tamworth estate agents who recommend two or three Tamworth conveyancing firms purely based on those lawyers offering a great service.