I have just been advised by my IFA that my Birchgrove the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. How can I be certain that this is indeed the case?
Your first step should be to contact your Birchgrove lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Birchgrove conveyancing firm that is on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.
We were just about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in Birchgrove. We have hit a snag. Our loan offer with Nationwide Building Society runs out on 16/3/2026 but the owners are insisting on a completion date of 18/3/2026. Is it possible to extend the loan offer?
The best person to address this concern is your conveyancer who will assess whether they corresponding with the mortgage broker, seller’s solicitors, selling agents or conceivably all parties based on what has gone on in your house move as of today.
How does conveyancing in Birchgrove differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Birchgrove come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because builders in Birchgrove usually buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Birchgrove or who has acted in the same development.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Birchgrove and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to business lessees, giving them the right to apply to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Birchgrove is one of our numerous locations in which the firms we work with have offices
I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Birchgrove. Before diving in I would like to find out the remaining lease term.
If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Birchgrove - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
Birchgrove Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying
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Is there a share of the freehold? What is the name of the managing agents? It would be sensible to find out as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Enquire of other tenants whether they are happy with their service. Finally, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the appropriate party and precisely how they are spending that money.
I see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Birchgrove conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my own conveyancing?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Birchgrove.