We instructed a Hampstead Garden Suburb based lawyer for our conveyancing in Hampstead Garden Suburb today. Upon checking the Ts and Cs I seeI am on the hook for fees even if the dealfalls through. Should I ditch them and use an internet lawyer promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Hampstead Garden Suburb?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be higher to neutralise the cases that fail to complete. Also remember that such offerings generally do not cover expenses by way of example Hampstead Garden Suburb conveyancing search fees.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Hampstead Garden Suburb last October but my buyer keeps whats apping daily to moan that his conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?
Post completion of your sale your lawyer is obliged to deliver the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer must also send confirmation that the home loan has been repaid to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion requirements peculiar conveyancing in Hampstead Garden Suburb.
We previously selected solicitors with offices in Hampstead Garden Suburb on the Virgin Money solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a separate amount for handling the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?
As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer can charge a fee for this. The charge is not set by Virgin Money but by your Hampstead Garden Suburb conveyancer. Some firms on the Virgin Money panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Hampstead Garden Suburb. I have a mortgage agreed with Virgin Money. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 Virgin Money, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
I had an offer accepted on a house in Hampstead Garden Suburb on 11/8/2025, valuation was booked 3 days after, received a clean bill of health. Property lawyer instructed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nationwide and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nationwide to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
The deeds to our home are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Hampstead Garden Suburb 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your solicitor should be aware exactly where to look for all the suitable paperwork so you can buy or sell your property without a hitch. If copies can’t be located, your conveyancer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your property.
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There are only Seventy years unexpired on my flat in Hampstead Garden Suburb. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What should I do?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the freeholder. For most situations a specialist would be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Hampstead Garden Suburb.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Hampstead Garden Suburb conveyancing firm to help?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Hampstead Garden Suburb conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Hampstead Garden Suburb property is FFF, 37 and Garage 1, Queensborough Court North Circular Road in September 2012. The Tribunal determined that the premium for the lease extension should be £67,037 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 23.66 years.