My partner and I have lately acquired a property in Fleet. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Fleet?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Fleet. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a document called a SPIF. If the information is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation 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 Fleet.

I'm buying a new build house in Fleet benefiting from help to buy. The developers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not inform my conveyancer about this extras as it could affect my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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.

How do I identify a Fleet law firm on the conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am willing to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the facility on this website. Please select a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Fleet conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Fleet conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to see whether they are on the panel

I purchased a studio flat in Fleet, conveyancing was carried out 1995. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar properties in Fleet with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 50

You have 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

The solicitors conducting our conveyancing in Fleet has forwarded papers to review that state the property is unregistered with epitome documents. How can it be that the property not registred at HMLR?

Over ninety percent of property in Fleet is registered. An 'epitome' is basically a dossier of photocopies of documents affecting an unregistered title. Many Fleet conveyancing solicitors will be familiar with this type of conveyancing but if any uncertainty exists the conventional recommendation presently appears to be for the current owners to deal with the registration formalities first and thereafter deal with the sale conveyance - this will have a domino effect to cause a significant delay.