I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Glenfield. 95% of the properties are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the local searches as part of conveyancing in Glenfield?
You are putting yourself at risk in not carrying out Glenfield conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. If time pressures and expenses are top of your concerns you should consider with your conveyancer about the viability of search insurance
What does a local search inform me regarding the property we're buying in Glenfield?
Glenfield conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search is essential in every Glenfield conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.
It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Glenfield concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the owners will only proceed if we instruct the agent's preferred lawyers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer used to conveyancing in Glenfield
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this requirement. Should the owner desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine buyer is not the way to achieve this. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to appoint your preferred Glenfield conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by HQ.
What can I do where I am not happy with the solicitor who handled my conveyancing in Glenfield?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and is is a fact of life that sometimes matters do not go as planned. That being said there is recourse if you were not happy with your conveyancing in Glenfield. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a lawyer to their governing body. If you remain dissatisfied you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.