We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Earls Court who is on the Nottingham solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nottingham . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Earls Court.
I have just over seventy years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Earls Court. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 29/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Earls Court prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Earls Court. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How do I use the search facility to find a conveyancing practitioner in Earls Court on the approved list for my mortgage?
1st pick a mortgage company such as Nationwide Building Society, Leeds Building Society or Bank of Ireland then specify your preferred area e.g. Earls Court. Conveyancing firms in Earls Court and beyond will then be identified.
Last July I purchased a leasehold flat in Earls Court. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
After months of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Earls Court. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Earls Court conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Earls Court flat is 5 Wetherby Gardens in June 2014. the Tribunal concluded that the price to be paid for the freehold of the property was £2,369,452. This case was in relation to 5 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 38.98 years.
Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Earls Court?
Conveyancing - in Earls Court or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are intending to buy and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the purchase price down or asking the vendor to fix the problems prior to you move in.