My brother and I have lately purchased a house in Rottingdean. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Rottingdean?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Rottingdean. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information proves to be inaccurate, 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 Rottingdean.

My aunt pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Rottingdean there could be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Rottingdean which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Rottingdean should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

My wife and I buying a detached bungalow in Rottingdean. The intention is to convert the garage to an office at the property.Will legal due diligence on the property include checks to determine if these works are prohibited?

Your property lawyer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Rottingdean can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain changes or require the permission of a 3rd party. Many extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Can I be sure that the Rottingdean conveyancing solicitor on the Skipton panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Rottingdean obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial estate in Rottingdean?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Rottingdean will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Rottingdean. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Rottingdean.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Rottingdean it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can result in delays to Rottingdean commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Rottingdean.

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

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Rottingdean. 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 buying a new build apartment in Rottingdean. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rottingdean

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.