I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Crayford. The vast majority the appartments have already been sold. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Crayford?
You would be opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in failing carrying out Crayford conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would strongly advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. If accelerating the process and expenses are primary issues you should consider with your conveyancer about the viability of search insurance
My wife and I are buying a house in Crayford. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we have to put funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Is it the case that all Crayford solicitor practices on the Principality conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Principality approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be regulated by the CLC.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Crayford off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Co-operative. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Co-operative, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Crayford prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not give a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Crayford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Crayford to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am selling my house. My previous conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Crayford if that makes things easier.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Crayford. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Crayford for my sale. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.
I am employed by a reputable estate agent office in Crayford where we have experienced a few leasehold sales put at risk as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Crayford conveyancing firms. Could you confirm whether the vendor of a flat can commence the lease extension process for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to kick-start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the buyer can avoid having to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, 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 buyer.
I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Crayford. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Crayford conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Crayford property is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case was in relation to 13 flats. The unexpired term was 76 years.