My brother and I have just bought a property in Peasedown St John. We have since encountered a number of problems 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 ordered for conveyancing in Peasedown St John?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Peasedown St John. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim 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 Peasedown St John.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Peasedown St John is more expensive?

In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Peasedown St John and North Somerset usually necessitates more due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes lease investigation, communicating with the landlord concerning the service of applicable notices, securing up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different leaseholders have owned the lease since it was first granted.

My wife and I are purchasing a apartment in Peasedown St John. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to send money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

is it true that all Peasedown St John conveyancing solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Peasedown St John. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Yorkshire BS have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that your lender is Yorkshire BS your lawyer must check the formal requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Yorkshire BS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Yorkshire BS where a lease fails to satisfy these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Peasedown St John.

How simple is it to change conveyancer as I need to choose one who is on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Peasedown St John five minutes from me but she is not accepted by Nationwide Building Society

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Peasedown St John on the Nationwide Building Society panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Peasedown St John. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Peasedown St John.

Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Peasedown St John?

Conveyancing - in Peasedown St John or elsewhere - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to remedy the defects prior to you move in.