Last we completed a house move in Merton. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Merton?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Merton. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a form referred to as a SPIF. answers 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 Merton.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Merton last September but our buyer keeps SMS messaging every few hours complaining that his conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Following your house sale your solicitor should deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where relevant, your solicitor should also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks peculiar conveyancing in Merton.
Just bought a terraced house in Merton , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my title? My Merton conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be certain the registration is dealt with.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Merton registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. As of today approximately three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration takes place after the purchaser has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not usually top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Merton ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can look into this further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Merton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Merton to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Merton and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Merton