My partner’s uncle is a conveyancer. I expect that I'll be able to get preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Hackenthorpe?

You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. Whilst charges do be different but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

My brother and I have recently acquired a house in Hackenthorpe. We have noticed several issues with the property which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Hackenthorpe?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Hackenthorpe. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a form known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the owner 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 Hackenthorpe.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Hackenthorpe. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 1/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Hackenthorpe?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Hackenthorpe. 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…’

Am in the process of buying my first home in Hackenthorpe. Conveyancing lawyer already instructed. The mortgage adviser pointed out that a survey is not appropriate as the house was only constructed 16 yrs ago.

You would be best advised to have a Home Buyer's Report. Given the premises was constructed over a decade ago the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could be sufficient. The report should highlight any obvious issues and recommend additional investigation where relevant. If there are any indications of material issues get a full structural survey.