My partner and I have lately bought a house in Wimborne. We have noticed several problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Wimborne?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Wimborne. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a document known as a SPIF. answers is inaccurate, then you may have a claim 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 Wimborne.

Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the main reason for stalling in Wimborne conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Wimborne.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Wimborne. 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wimborne

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Wimborne prior to instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Wimborne. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Wimborne especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Wimborne.

We're FTB’s - agreed a price, yet the property agent told us that the seller will only proceed if we appoint the agent's recommended solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Wimborne

It is unlikely the owners are behind this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to appoint your own,trusted Wimborne conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will give the estate agent a referral fee or hit his conveyancing targets set by HQ.