My brother and I have just purchased a house in Chandlers Ford. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Chandlers Ford?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Chandlers Ford. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information 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 Chandlers Ford.
The deeds to my house are lost. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Chandlers Ford 4 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?
Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Chandlers Ford I like with a park and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Chandlers Ford suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
I was pointed in your direction by a number of property agents in Chandlers Ford to select a solicitor using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers over a competitor’s?
We refuse to give any commission for directing people our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
Do online conveyancing organisations do everything a local Chandlers Ford solicitor does or do I still need to employ a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Chandlers Ford?
Where you choose an online conveyancer they will undertake all the things your Chandlers Ford conveyancer would cover.