I hired a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Catford last week. Upon checking the Ts and Cs I notewe are liable for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to appoint a web based solicitor practice promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Catford?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to neutralise the cases that do not proceed. Dont forget that such deals rarely cover outlay for example Catford conveyancing search charges.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Catford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Catford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Catford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Catford may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Catford and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Catford is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Catford. I happened to chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Catford conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Catford conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Catford conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:
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How many lease extensions has the firm carried out in Catford in the last 12 months? Can they put you in touch with clients in Catford who can give a testimonial?
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Catford conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Catford conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Catford flat is 44 Elmer Road in January 2013. The Tribunal dacied that amount to be paid by the Leaseholders for the Landlords freehold reversion was £12,951 as at the valuation date (20" September 2012).This matter was referred back to the Bromley County Court to deal with costs, fees and any other outstanding matters. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term was 74.25 years.
We are in the throes of selling our flat in Catford. Conveyancing lawyers are doing their job but we have been asked to pay a fortune from the freeholder. To date we have forked out £295.50 for a leasehold management information and then a further £200 plus VAT for responses to queries raised by the buyers lawyer.
You will not have any say over the extent of the fee for this information but the typical fee for the information for Catford leasehold premises is £350. When it comes to Catford conveyancing deals it is customary for the seller to cover the charges. The freeholder or their agents are under no statutory obligation to answer such questions although many will be willing to do so - albeit often at high prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no legislation that mandates set charges for administrative tasks. There is no set time limit by which they are required to provide answers.