My wife and I have recently acquired a property in Stowmarket. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Stowmarket?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Stowmarket. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a questionnaire called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out 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 Stowmarket.
We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Stowmarket?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Stowmarket.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the process as a 1st time purchaser of a two bedroom flat in Stowmarket. Do I pick up the keys to the property on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Stowmarket?
There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will arrange to send the completion advance to the vendor’s solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be able to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this happens early afternoon.
We expect to receive a AIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any Stowmarket solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Stowmarket solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Stowmarket. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
I have todaybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Stowmarket for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Stowmarket conveyancing specialists.
My father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Stowmarket. Do I follow his guidance?
No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm you're are thinking of instructing.