What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Brockley?
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Brockley or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the house moving process. For instance, the seller, property agent and on occasion your lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Brockley is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose role it is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.
We are witnessing a distinct creep of a "blame" culture- someone has to be blamed for the process taking so long. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your solicitor above all other parties when it comes to the legal assignment of property.
I am considering applying for a TSB mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Brockley with 70% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for TSB ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but TSB will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
The deeds to my home can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Brockley 4 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?
Nowadays there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer will be aware exactly where to look for all the appropriate documentation so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. If copies are not available, your lawyer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your property.
How simple is it to change firm as I need to choose a firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Brockley five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Lloyds TSB Bank
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Brockley on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Brockley. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can contrast charges for conveyancing solicitors in Brockley and throughout England and Wales.
I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Brockley it brings up many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?
The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Brockley or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Brockley differ, so it's advisable to request at least three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are assured not to to be inflated.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Brockley. Conveyancing and Bank of Ireland mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing practitioner in Brockley who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Brockley conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
Having spent years of correspondence we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Brockley. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Brockley conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Brockley premises is Flat b 14 Kemble Road in May 2014. The Tribunal assessed the value of the premium payable for the lease extension to be £9,761 This case was in relation to 1 flat.