Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Hillingdon is not listed on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Hillingdon conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Hillingdon , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my title? My Hillingdon conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the land registry aspects are concluded.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Hillingdon registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Hillingdon I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Hillingdon in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
I am selling my house. My previous lawyers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Hillingdon if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Hillingdon. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
I have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed apartment in Hillingdon. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have just had a yearly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the invoice as you normally would given that all ground rent and maintenance charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
We have reached the end of our tether in negotiating a lease extension in Hillingdon. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Where there is a missing landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the price.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Hillingdon flat is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 69 years.
I pay a maintenance fee for my appartment in Hillingdon. As a result of personal circumstances I fell into arrears with payments. The managing agents agreed a payment plan but there is still around £1750 outstanding at the current time.
I now wish to sell and I am panicking this may hold me back if I have to settle the amount due first. Do I have to settle before - is this viable?
Do speak with the conveyancer carrying out your Hillingdon conveyancing but one option may be to agree for the debt to be transferred to the purchasers. The final price due would be adjusted to reflect the amount of debt they take on. They would then pay the outstanding monies after completion of the sale.