Last August we completed a house move in Walton on the Hill. We have noticed several issues 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 should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Walton on the Hill?
The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Walton on the Hill. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document referred to as a SPIF. answers ends up being 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 Walton on the Hill.
Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Walton on the Hill?
Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Walton on the Hill your solicitor will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this will be needed shortly ahead of contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be transferred shortly before completion.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Walton on the Hill?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Walton on the Hill. 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…’
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Walton on the Hill before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Walton on the Hill. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Walton on the Hill to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
My cousin has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Walton on the Hill. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor that you are are thinking of instructing.