I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Laceby. 95% of the properties have already been sold. Is it strictly necessary to order neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Laceby?
You would be taking a significant risk in refusing to carrying out Laceby conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would strongly advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. Where timings and driving down costs are primary issues you should discuss with your lawyer about the possibility of search insurance
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Laceby and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Laceby. We have lived in Laceby for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
2 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Laceby concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.