Should our solicitor be asking questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Whittlesey.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Whittlesey. There are those who buy a property in Whittlesey, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that can be initiated by the purchaser or by their conveyancers which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Whittlesey. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the seller to find out whether the property has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the vendor, then a purchaser may commence a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect reply. A buyer’s lawyers will also commission an environmental search. This should disclose whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be conducted.

I have recentlydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Whittlesey for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the property 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 Whittlesey conveyancing specialists.

I am buying a new build flat in Whittlesey. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whittlesey

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

Hoping to buy a property located in Whittlesey and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Whittlesey. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Whittlesey area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Whittlesey. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

How do I find out who owns a property in Whittlesey?

On the basis that the premises is recorded at HM Land Registry, and you have the information of the location of the property, you should be able to see details from the the Land Registry of the registered proprietor for a a minimal charge.