Last October we completed a house move in Kingswinford. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Kingswinford?
The question is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Kingswinford. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. If the information ends up being inaccurate, 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 Kingswinford.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Kingswinford 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to establish that you own the land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
How does conveyancing in Kingswinford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Kingswinford contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because builders in Kingswinford typically buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Kingswinford or who has acted in the same development.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Kingswinford and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives protection to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Kingswinford
Is there a reason that Kingswinford conveyancing costs differ for leasehold and freehold properties?
If acquiring a leasehold property there is more work involved purely due to the fact that usually there are further parties involved in the form of the freeholder and/or Management Agents. As part of a lawyers enquiries they will check that all ground rent and service charges are paid up to date amongst other general leasehold matters. For this reason, the Sellers lawyers usually have to refer to the freeholder or Managing Agent for their replies to our questions. This may be time consuming and beyond the lawyers control