We opted for a Croydon based firm for my conveyancing in Croydon recently. Upon checking the terms of engagement it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for fees even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and select a web based firm offering no completion no charge conveyancing in Croydon?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to cover the conveyances that fail to complete. Please beware that such deals rarely cover expenditure by way of example Croydon conveyancing search fees.
We were just about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in Croydon. We have hit a snag. The loan offer with Accord Mortgages Ltd runs out on 7/4/2026 but the vendors are suggesting a completion date of 9/4/2026. Is it possible to prolong the loan expiry date?
The best person to deal with your concern is your lawyer who will determine if he or she is better off negotiating with the mortgage broker, seller’s lawyers, property agents or possibly all three given the history of your conveyancing to date.
What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Croydon?
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Croydon or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the seller, estate agent and sometimes your lender. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Croydon should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose role it is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.
There is a worrying ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone must be blamed for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you should always trust your lawyer ahead of the other parties when it comes to the legal assignment of property.
We're in Croydon, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Aldermore , and our lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I am purchasing a property and the conveyancer has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the property may be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Croydon
Unless a prior acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Croydon to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Due to exchange soon on a leasehold property in Croydon. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Croydon should include some of the following:
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How long the lease is. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years What you can do if an adjoining owner is in violation of a provision in their lease? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Responsibility to repair and maintain the block. It is essential that you know which party is liable for the repair and maintenance of every part of the building The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Croydon conveyancing firm to represent me?
in cases where there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to judgment on the amount due.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Croydon premises is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case was in relation to 4 flats. The unexpired term was 98 years.