Recent content by Supernick

Well this could be my 1st and last property venture....I suppose will have to play it by ear and see what happens Obviously a lot to learn and take on board. I just hoping it isn't an expensive lesson !!!

Hi Im in London. I have been liaising with solicitor last couple of weeks since completion. I'm hoping it will all be rectified. Of course if planning is ok and I can rent, sell and or actually live in the property I would be happy Just to clarify I paid a deposit, then sought legal advice...

Hi Yes it was a lease. The shop and flat (before) conversion) are both on land registry. It was an auction purchase yes. Starting to regret now as pretty griefy thus far I just rightly or wrongly presumed when you employ a professional and they don't ascertain that the property doesn't exist...

Not identifying the property did not have planning permission ?? The address was not on land registry either. It appears to be their fault ?!?

Thanks for all your advice guys. I did contact a "no win no fee sols" who were very keen on assisting. I have yet to provide specific details to them of sign any contract (they take 20%) I will give my solicitor until this week to come back with some positive result of make an official...

The other flat downstairs is down for council tax, gas and electric The council had / have no record of my property Utilities are ok to supply a new meter (gas and electric)

Thanks for your replies When I called the solicitor and said I didn't think planning had been sought (nothing on planning portal and it wasn't on land registry) and council didn't have a record of it....she replied "oh 5hit" Anyway will have to persevere 're any negligence claim. I've spoken...

It was only in last 18 months it was changed from what I have discovered Unfortunately the conveyancer failed to identify the issue.... (which I am seeking additional advice on)

Hi guys.. ..looking for a bit of help 're the following (long version short here) I have recently purchased a 1 bed top floor flat. This flat originally formed part of a larger maisonette above a shop The flat I purchased was obviously a large bedroom at the top of the building. It has a...