Last September we completed a house move in Rednal. We have noticed several issues with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Rednal?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Rednal. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers is inaccurate, 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 Rednal.

I am buying a house and the conveyancer has identified Chancel Repair to which the property may be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Rednal

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you may take it that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Rednal to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Rednal. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rednal

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

What does commercial conveyancing in Rednal cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Rednal incorporates a broad range of services, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Rednal for my purchase. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Anyone can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training purposes.