We instructed a high street firm for my conveyancing in Botany Bay last week. Looking through the official terms of business I notewe are responsible for charges even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and instruct an internet conveyancing company offering no move no charge conveyancing in Botany Bay?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to cover those transactions that abort. You should be mindful that these offerings tend not to cover expenditure such your Botany Bay conveyancing search expenses.

Will my conveyancer be raising questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Botany Bay.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Botany Bay. Plenty of people will acquire a house in Botany Bay, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a number of searches that can be carried out by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in Botany Bay. The standard information supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual inquiry of the vendor to discover if the premises has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred and is not revealed by the seller, then a purchaser may issue a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect response. A purchaser’s lawyers will also commission an environmental search. This should disclose if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be initiated.

About to purchase a new build flat in Botany Bay. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Botany Bay

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one close by in Botany Bay I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Botany Bay suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan that many years may be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Botany Bay for my house move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

You may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.