Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Purfleet. I would like to know the logic why all Purfleet solicitors aren't included on all bank panels?

Mortgage companies point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud annually.The dismissal of law firms from lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the Financial Services Authority in 2011. Its conclusions included recommendations for lending institutions to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. It led to banks and building societies culling less reputable firms off their official list of approved property lawyers .

My partner and I have just bought a property in Purfleet. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Purfleet?

The question is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Purfleet. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. answers ends up being misleading, then you may have a claim 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 Purfleet.

I am intent on selling our home in Purfleet and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Purfleet. Having lived in Purfleet for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

Am I best advised to use a Purfleet conveyancing practitioner based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can execute the conveyancing however her office is over three hundred kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a high street Purfleet conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Purfleet know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and they were happy that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Purfleet conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

Due to exchange soon on a basement flat in Purfleet. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Purfleet should include some of the following:

Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Ground rent - what is due and what the invoice dates are, and also know whether this is subject to change Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? specifics of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the lessee, superior lessor, freeholder The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.

I inherited a first flat in Purfleet. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for the purchase of the freehold?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Purfleet conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Purfleet residence is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case affected 13 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 76 years.