Last August we completed a house move in Sheerness. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Sheerness?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Sheerness. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a questionnaire called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information provided is misleading, then you may have a claim against the seller 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 Sheerness.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Sheerness. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the Leeds Building Society approved list of lawyers. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

The first thing you should do is call your solicitor and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively please get in touch with Leeds Building Society who may be able to confirm.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Sheerness. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sheerness

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Sheerness prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sheerness. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Sheerness to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I was informed by my bank that their approved solicitors work on no completion no fee basis for conveyancing in Sheerness. My purchase did not proceed nevertheless the solicitors want search fees! They say the fees are seperate!

Sheerness conveyancing search charges are separate expenses not legal fees as these are paid to independent parties.