I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Clapton. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Clapton you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Clapton.
I am selling our house in Clapton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Clapton conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Clapton. We have lived in Clapton for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
How does conveyancing in Clapton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Clapton contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because new home sellers in Clapton usually acquire the land, 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 property lawyers 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 Clapton or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Clapton is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Clapton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Clapton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Clapton 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.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Clapton conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Clapton conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Clapton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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What volume of lease extensions has the firm completed in Clapton in the last year? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Clapton conveyancing firm to help?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Clapton conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Clapton premises is 104 Nightingale Road in May 2009. The Tribunal's Decision is that the premium torbe paid for the enfranchisement in this case is £112,174 This case affected 10 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 71.25 years.
I am buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Clapton who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a Clapton or local Clapton solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the mortgage company who conduct conveyancing in Clapton. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.