Will our lawyer be raising enquiries about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Grimsby.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Grimsby. There are those who acquire a house in Grimsby, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various searches that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their conveyancers which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Grimsby. The standard completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a usual inquiry of the seller to discover if the property has historically flooded. In the event that the property has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser may commence a claim for damages resulting from an inaccurate response. A buyer’s solicitors should also conduct an enviro report. This should disclose whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries will need to be carried out.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Grimsby. 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 legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Grimsby

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. 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.

Is it possible to swap firm as I need to choose one who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Grimsby round the corner but he is not accepted by Leeds Building Society

It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Grimsby on the Leeds Building Society panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Grimsby. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can contrast fees for conveyancing solicitors in Grimsby and throughout England and Wales.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Grimsby. I happened to discover a site which looks to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Grimsby conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Grimsby conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Grimsby conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

Grimsby Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying

You will want to discover as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters such as the cleanliness of the communal areas. You should not be afraid to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with them. Finally, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending that money. Best to be warned whether fixing the lift or some other major work is due in the near future to be shared amongst the tenants and may well dramatically impact the level of the service costs or require a one time invoice. Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that could increase the service fees?