Last January we completed a house move in Winslow. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Winslow?

The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Winslow. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a document referred to as a SPIF. If the information ends up being incorrect, 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 Winslow.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need this when purchasing a property in Winslow? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some homeowners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Winslow?

Unless a prior purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you can take it that lawyers handling conveyancing in Winslow to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Winslow 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to evidence that you own the land or premises, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Winslow. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Winslow ?

The majority of houses in Winslow are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Winslow so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Winslow conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.

I inherited a garden flat in Winslow, conveyancing having been completed August 2001. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent flats in Winslow with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2077

You have 52 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

I am purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Winslow who is on the lender approved panel. Can you recommend a Winslow or local Winslow solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the bank who do conveyancing in Winslow. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.