I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years old) in Eltham. 95% of the appartments are already occupied. Do I need carry out the local searches for my conveyancing in Eltham?
Conveyancing Searches are a vital link in the Eltham conveyancing process. There are a large number of companies delivering Eltham conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their data from the local authoritative source.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Eltham. I I would like to check whether they are on the Clydesdale approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?
The first thing to do is call your solicitor and enquire whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise please get in touch with Clydesdale who may be able to help.
We had appointed conveyancing lawyers based in Eltham on the Kent Reliance solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental amount for handling the Kent Reliance mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Kent Reliance?
Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your property lawyer may charge a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by Kent Reliance but by your Eltham solicitor. Some firms on the Kent Reliance panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
Can I be sure that the Eltham conveyancing solicitor on the UBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Eltham getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
My offer on a property in Eltham has been accepted, the vendors do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The sellers have put an offer on a property, but it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other flats in the pipeline. I have chosen a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Eltham. What do I do now? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with Lloyds?
It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Eltham conveyancing search fees, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Regarding the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a rising market some purchasers would apply for the mortgage with Lloyds and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their lawyer to move forward with searches.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Eltham is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Eltham are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Eltham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Eltham may determine 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 residence.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Eltham. I have stumble across a site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I 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?
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Eltham conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Eltham conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Eltham conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? How many lease extensions have they carried out in Eltham in the last 12 months?
I am the leaseholder of a a ground floor purpose built flat in Eltham. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for a lease extension?
Where there is a absentee freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to determine the price.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Eltham property is 103a Footscray Road in January 2014. The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the extended lease should be £34,500 according to the expert witness valuation calculation This case related to 1 flat.