Is it possible for conveyancing in Kidbrooke to be completed within 10 days?
Where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and know-how. It is possible that they could have conducted otherhomes in the same street. Therefore consider using a Kidbrooke conveyancing firm. In addition, double check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Kidbrooke conveyancing deals are delayed or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks panel. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being frustrated by an average of three weeks. It is claimed that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Many Kidbrooke conveyancing practices can not act for certain lenders so do check as early as possible.
Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to list firms on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Kidbrooke?
We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.
When it comes to lenders such as Bank of Ireland, do Kidbrooke conveyancing practitioners have to pay a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Kidbrooke off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
My sealed bid on a semi in Kidbrooke has been accepted, the owners do nevertheless have a dependent purchase. The vendors have offered on on an apartment, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other flats booked. I have chosen a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Kidbrooke. What do I do now? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with UBS?
It is understandable to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Kidbrooke conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should check that your conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Concerning the next stages this very much depends on the specifics of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market the majority of purchasers will apply for a home loan with UBS and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their solicitor to press on with searches.
My husband and I are a couple of weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Kidbrooke. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
A lawyer would need to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage been generated? If so you must advise them of the replacement conveyancer and get the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added fees and delays. So that should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Kidbrooke
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 68 years unexpired on my lease in Kidbrooke. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. What are my options?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to track down the lessor. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Kidbrooke.
Notwithstanding our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in seeking a lease extension in Kidbrooke. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Kidbrooke conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Kidbrooke flat is 18 Handen Road in April 2013. On 26 October 2012 District Judge Zimmels sitting at the Lambeth County Court made a Vesting Order that the Applicants be granted the right to acquire the freehold upon such terms and at such price determined by the LVT. The Tribunal arrived a figure of £39,535 as a valuation for the enfranchisement. This case related to 3 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 69.05 years.
My wife and I have just discovered that one of the directors of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Kidbrooke is an aunty of the vendor. Is this acceptable?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. If you are needing a home loan then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS - Direct Line as of 12/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :