My brother and I have just purchased a property in Mexborough and Swinton. 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? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been carried out for conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of 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 questionnaire called a SPIF. If the information turns out to be 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 Mexborough and Swinton.

My Conveyancer in Mexborough and Swinton is not on the The Royal Bank of Scotland Conveyancing Panel. Can I still continue with my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved list?

The limited options open to you here include:

1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Mexborough and Swinton solicitors but The Royal Bank of Scotland will need to use a lawyer on their list of acceptable firms. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal fees and cause frustration.
2. Choose a new solicitor to act in the conveyancing, obviously checking they are The Royal Bank of Scotland approved.
3. Persuade your The Royal Bank of Scotland based solicitor to attempt to join the The Royal Bank of Scotland panel

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton. 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…’

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton it shows results of many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so ask friends and family who have purchased a property in Mexborough and Swinton or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton vary, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of three estimates from different property lawyers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

Can you clarify the aspects of conveyancing done by Mexborough and Swinton conveyancing organisations?

On the whole Mexborough and Swinton conveyancing practices manage to carry out various legal advice to home and land proprietors, vendors, buyers, landlords and tenants helping outwith some of the following:

Residential sale conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton and across the country Home purchase conveyancing in Mexborough and Swinton and nationwide Staircasing and Equity Loan Redemption lifetime mortgages and equity release conveyancing Probate conveyancing and court of protection Bespoke or complex residential transactions including farms, estates, and company properties