I am selling our house in Newquay and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Newquay. We have lived in Newquay for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You must enquire of 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 ailment)

How does conveyancing in Newquay differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Newquay come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because new home sellers in Newquay tend to purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Newquay or who has acted in the same development.

I have been advised by two or three local estate agents in Newquay to locate a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your services over a competitor’s?

We don’t give any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the agent advised that the vendor will only issue a contract if we appoint their preferred conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Newquay

It is improbable the sellers are driving this. If they require ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your preferred Newquay conveyancing firm - not the ones that will provide their estate agent a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds demanded by HQ.

Back In 2004, I bought a leasehold flat in Newquay. Conveyancing and Clydesdale mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Newquay who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Newquay conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Newquay Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? Is there a share of the freehold?