Our lender has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Harrow Weald but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Harrow Weald round the corner to me. Can you help?
Far from all Harrow Weald conveyancing solicitors are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Do make use of our find an approved solicitor tool to find a Harrow Weald conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.
Is it correct that all Harrow Weald CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Co-operative conveyancing list of approved firms?
It is true that some lenders now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
Can I be sure that the Harrow Weald conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Harrow Weald obtaining recommendations is a good start. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
About to purchase maisonette in Harrow Weald. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Harrow Weald lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
Should our lawyer be asking questions regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Harrow Weald.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Harrow Weald. There are those who acquire a property in Harrow Weald, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.
Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Harrow Weald. The conventional set of information sent to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the owner to find out whether the property has historically flooded. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not notified by the seller, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim as a result of such an incorrect reply. The purchaser’s solicitors will also commission an environmental report. This should higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be initiated.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Harrow Weald?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Harrow Weald. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Harrow Weald. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in Harrow Weald who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Harrow Weald conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
We have reached the end of our tether in negotiating a lease extension in Harrow Weald. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Harrow Weald conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Harrow Weald property is flat 93b Welldon Crescent in May 2009. The Tribunals valuation for a 90-year lease extension of this fat was £13,171 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 75.25 years.
We are soon to acquiring a flat in Harrow Weald. Can the lawyer keep the amount we are are buying for a secret from the likes of Nestoria. How could this be achieved ?
The Land Registry are legally obliged to reveal price paid information on the official title for residential properties countrywide which includes properties in Harrow Weald. The register of title is a public document, so HMLR would be breaching their statutory duty excluded certain homes such as the property in Harrow Weald.
In essence you can ask the Land Registry to withhold the price paid entry however the answer will be a No.