Last June we completed a house move in Browns Green. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Browns Green?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Browns Green. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action 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 Browns Green.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Browns Green. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Browns Green

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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.

I am downsizing from my property. My previous lawyers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Browns Green if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Browns Green. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a property in Swansea but reside in Browns Green. My conveyancer (who is 250 kilometers from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Browns Green to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Browns Green

Our conveyancer in Browns Green has identified a a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying in Browns Green. The seller’s lawyers have offered title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor has advised that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the lender?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. A precondition to being on the lender approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the bank can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.