How do I identify reasonably priced conveyancing in Addington?
First ask connections who they would recommend.
Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Addington. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and request that they forward you their conveyancing estimate and have a conversation with the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing in advance ofmaking your choice.
Third is to use this site to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your own expectations including the type of property,speed, complications and who the proposed lender is. Do not be teased by £99 conveyancing in Addington
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold apartment in Addington. The estate agents say that it is usual for flats in Addington to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a loan with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/8/2026 the requirements read as follows :
It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Addington concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am buying my first flat in Addington with a mortgage from Santander. The developers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my lawyer about the deal as it would adversely affect my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Addington prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks may not give a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Addington. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I have just appointed agents to market my basement apartment in Addington. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently received a quarterly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?
It best that you clear the service charge as usual given that all ground rent and service payments will be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Addington conveyancing firm to represent me?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Addington conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Addington property is 26 Manor Road in July 2010. the Tribunal decided that price to be paid for the freehold was £12,420 This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 76.75 and 88.83.