My wife and I have lately bought a house in Eel Pie Island. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been conducted for conveyancing in Eel Pie Island?

The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Eel Pie Island. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a form known as a SPIF. answers is 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 Eel Pie Island.

A colleague suggested that if I am purchasing in Eel Pie Island I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Eel Pie Island conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Eel Pie Island around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Eel Pie Island Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Eel Pie Island.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Eel Pie Island?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Eel Pie Island. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How simple is it to switch conveyancer as I have to choose a firm on the conveyancing list. I hired a high street conveyancing solicitor in Eel Pie Island five minutes from me but she is not approved by

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Eel Pie Island on the panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Eel Pie Island. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Eel Pie Island.

I only have 72 years remaining on my lease in Eel Pie Island. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is can not be found. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the freeholder. On the whole an enquiry agent would be useful to carry out a search and to produce a report which can be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Eel Pie Island.

I bought a basement flat in Eel Pie Island, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Eel Pie Island with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

You have 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should 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. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.