My wife and I have recently acquired a property in Barrow Upon Soar. We have noticed several problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Barrow Upon Soar?

The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Barrow Upon Soar. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, then you may have a claim 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 Barrow Upon Soar.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Barrow Upon Soar?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Barrow Upon Soar. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Barrow Upon Soar. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barrow Upon Soar

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I have been advised by three or four local selling agents in Barrow Upon Soar to get a quote from a conveyancer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to offer your services over and above another?

We don’t give any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Barrow Upon Soar for my remortgage. Can I review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

One can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.