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Logical reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Clapton

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Clapton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Clapton property lawyers work in conjunction with Clapton estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Clapton conveyancing can be made significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Clapton will be carried out by a solicitor on your bank authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Clapton since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Clapton

My friend recommended that where I am buying in Clapton I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

This is a search is occasionally included in the estimate for your Clapton conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out significant information about Clapton around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Clapton Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Clapton Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Clapton.

Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Clapton , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Clapton conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the land registry aspects are dealt with.

As far as conveyancing in Clapton is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the property so an expedited registration is not always primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Clapton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Clapton

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Clapton. I've discover a web site which looks to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

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?

I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agency in Clapton where we have witnessed a few flat sales put at risk as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received conflicting advice from local Clapton conveyancing firms. Could you confirm whether the owner of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser can avoid having to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

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 Clapton conveyancing firm to represent me?

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Clapton property 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 was in relation to 10 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 71.25 years.

When it comes to my conveyancing in Clapton should I be charged VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee

(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Clapton conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the solicitor's time in submitting the funds this way.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Clapton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Clapton specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Hutchins & Co, 85 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NP
  • Morgan Has Solicitors Ltd, 1st and 2nd Floor Bank Chambers, 133 Stoke Newington High Street, London, London, N16 0PH
  • Chris Solicitors, 72 Stoke Newington High Street, London, London, N16 7PA
  • Moss & Co, 17 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NS
  • Spence & Horne, 343 Mare Street, Hackney, London, London, E8 1HY

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Clapton regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Clapton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • Verbatim Property Lawyers Ltd, 455 High Road, IG8 0XE
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

Planning law solicitors in Clapton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Clapton practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Regnum Solicitors, Unit 7, Kinetica, 13 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2FD
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Ronald Fletcher Baker Llp, 326 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DR
  • Bolt Burdon, Providence House, Providence Place, Islington, London, N1 0NT
  • Richard Pearlman Llp, 27 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4NP

Neighboring Locations

Upper Clapton
Clapton
Lea Bridge
Homerton
Lower Clapton

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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