Last we completed a house move in Lingfield. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted for conveyancing in Lingfield?

The question is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Lingfield. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a form known as a SPIF. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, then you may have a claim against the seller 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 Lingfield.

It is 10 years ago since I purchased my property in Lingfield. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been retained on the sale but I can't find my title deeds. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be kept by your lender or they may be archived with the lawyers who acted in the purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Lingfield relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.

I completed on my apartment on 14 March and my personal details are still not registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Lingfield said it will be recorded inside ten days. Are transfers in Lingfield uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Lingfield registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the premises so 'speed' is not usually an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I'm remortgaging my primary property to a buy to let mortgage with and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on further house. The location we are looking at is Lingfield. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the two deals?

Do use our search tool on this page to check that the solicitors are approved by both mortgage companies. Assuming that they are your solicitor should be able to connect the two deals but you should have a chat with you lawyer and communicate your expectations and needs.

I note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the lender conveyancing panel. Do Lingfield conveyancing companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for my own conveyancing?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Lingfield.