My brother and I have recently acquired a house in Wirksworth. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been ordered for conveyancing in Wirksworth?

The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Wirksworth. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a questionnaire known as a SPIF. If the information proves to be incorrect, 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 Wirksworth.

Our lender has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Wirksworth but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Wirksworth or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Far from all Wirksworth conveyancing solicitors are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Do make use of the above search tool to locate a Wirksworth conveyancing firm on the on the mortgage company panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Wirksworth?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Wirksworth will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Wirksworth. The search result sets out definitive data 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 Wirksworth.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Wirksworth it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Wirksworth commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Wirksworth.

I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Wirksworth. Now, I need my documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Wirksworth of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am purchasing a new build house in Wirksworth with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not move on the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent told me not disclose to my conveyancer about this deal as it would adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.