My brother and I have recently acquired a house in Earl Shilton. We have noticed several 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 Earl Shilton?

The question is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Earl Shilton. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner fills in a questionnaire known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation 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 Earl Shilton.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Earl Shilton. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Earl Shilton?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Earl Shilton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Earl Shilton. I am am starting to be frustrated with the quality of service. Can you help me find new solicitors?

A conveyancer would need to be really bad to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the replacement conveyancer and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer should be on the banks panel to avoid escalating costs and delays. That should be your starting point. Our search tool should assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Earl Shilton

There are a number of houses in Earl Shilton on unadopted roads. I am acquiring one such house. Are there any benefits to buying a house on a private road?

Earl Shilton conveyancing practices are used to dealing houseson unadopted roads. Your conveyancer will investigate title to identify any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. Where one exists, the road should be maintained and look nicer than publicly maintained.