It may have been a long time coming a loan agreement from NatWest for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom garden flat is coming imminently. Could you propose a low cost conveyancing practitioner in Bloomsbury?
This site is not designed to help those in pursuit of the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Bloomsbury. Our goal is to offer excellent value conveyancing but our intention is not to advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be swayed by companies offering the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Bloomsbury. At best, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst it will result in you being stung for additional fees and still not receive the service required.
I am considering applying for a Clydesdale mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Bloomsbury with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Clydesdale ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Clydesdale will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Bloomsbury prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bloomsbury. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I have been advised by a number of estate agents in Bloomsbury to choose a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers over another?
We refuse to make any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a house in Newport but I am based in Bloomsbury. My solicitor (based 260 kilometers awayrequires that I execute a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Bloomsbury who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Bloomsbury based
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Bloomsbury. Conveyancing and National Westminster Bank mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Bloomsbury who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?
First contact HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Bloomsbury conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I own a ground-floor 1950’s flat in Bloomsbury. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Bloomsbury conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Bloomsbury property is Flat 89 Trinity Court Grays Inn Road in February 2013. the Tribunal found that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be £36,229. This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 66.8 years.