Last November we completed a house move in Shinfield. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Shinfield?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Shinfield. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a questionnaire known as a SPIF. If the information proves to be misleading, 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 Shinfield.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Shinfield. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shinfield

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I'm refinancing my existing house to a buy to let mortgage with Barclays Direct and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on a second property. The area we are talking about is Shinfield. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and needs.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Shinfield for my home move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

Been searching for a conveyancing practitioner for freehold sale conveyancing in Shinfield. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to redeem, no hurry, currently empty. Got an estimate from a solicitor for nine hundred pounds including VAT which is a tad steep given that its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Shinfield?

Given that it’s a sale only, £450 + VAT is likely to be about the best for a Shinfield solicitor firm.