Last December we completed a house move in Henfield. We have noticed several issues with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been carried out for conveyancing in Henfield?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Henfield. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner completes a document called a SPIF. answers turns out to be misleading, you could possibly take legal action 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 Henfield.
My wife and I are intent on selling our property in Henfield and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Henfield. We have lived in Henfield for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have todaybecome aware that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Henfield for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Henfield conveyancing specialists.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Henfield I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Henfield for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
I'm converting the mortgage on my primary home to a buy to let loan with Accord Mortgages Ltd and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a deposit on a second property. The area we are looking at is Henfield. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the two deals?
Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are the solicitor will be able to connect the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your desired outcome and requirements.