Keeping paperwork aids quicker Conveyancing in Southampton.

Here is a case where Conveyancing in Southampton was greatly expedited because the sellers were able to provide copies of all the completion certificates and other documents relating to an extension and other works that had been carried out to their home. Unfortunately many home owners fail to keep such paperwork, which can cause considerable delays when it comes to selling.

It is a necessary part of Conveyancing in Southampton for buyers’ Conveyancing Solicitors to check that any alterations or extensions to a house since have required planning consents and also that they have been completed in compliance with building regulations. Because of new regulations which have been made over recent years, certificates are now required to show that works to electrical, gas or water systems have been completed by a qualified tradesman.

In 2010 Conveyancer Kate Hamilton was undertaking the Conveyancing in Southampton for Mr and Mrs C buying a freehold house on Queenstown Road, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3BG. Conveyancing Solicitors Moore and Blatch of 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1XF acted for the owners and sent Kate the draft contract together with replies to the usual information questionnaire.

They also sent a number of copy documents relating to the extensive works which had been carried out to the building over several years. These included a guarantee for the construction of external skin to flank wall to form a cavity wall, together with letters from Southampton City Council’s building control department confirming that this and an extension complied with regulations. Compliance certificates were also provided for electrical installations and for the installation of a new gas boiler. It was confirmed that all the originals would be handed over on completion.

Kate was pleased to note that these covered everything which the sellers had carried out and she did not have to raise any further enquiries about them. In many cases vendors are required to try and obtain duplicates which can often cause delay and cost money.

If an owner cannot obtain duplicates or other evidence then Property Lawyers acting for buyers will be concerned that the works do not meet the necessary requirements and the local authority could take enforcement action. Consequently an indemnity insurance policy will be required to protect purchasers and their mortgage lenders against any costs or expenses should this happen. The vendor will be expected to pay the premium.

Kate was quickly able to complete this Conveyancing in Southampton as soon as her clients’ financial arrangements were in place, and pointed out to them the benefits of keeping safe all the paperwork relating to their home in connection with a future sale.

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