The ’look up’ facility on your site is helpful but there are many listed solicitors doing conveyancing in Headley on the bank’s panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for the lender with offices in Headley?
It is not this site’s intention to recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a Headley firm with upgrade loc knowledge or you might be looking for the lowest cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we would encourage you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain confidence as to which one is right for you
My wife and I have justpurchased a house in Headley. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Headley?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Headley. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner fills in a form referred to as a SPIF. answers provided is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor 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 Headley.
How does conveyancing in Headley differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Headley approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Headley typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Headley or who has acted in the same development.