I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Ladbroke Grove by 17/9/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the owners side, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will look to achieve
The Ladbroke Grove conveyancing solicitors that I recently instructed on my purchase in Ladbroke Grove have suddenly closed. I chose them because I had to have a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel and my previous Ladbroke Grove lawyer was not. I cut them a cheque for two hundred pounds in advance. What should be my next steps?
If you have an estate agent involved then let them know immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors may be able to assist.
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Ladbroke Grove
It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Ladbroke Grove conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
I am assisting my aunt sell her house in Ladbroke Grove. Does the conveyancing solicitor order an energy assessment or should I organise this?
Following the abolition of HIPs, energy assessments was kept a mandatory part of selling a house. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms ordinarily arrange. If you are using a Ladbroke Grove conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their relationships with long established Ladbroke Grove energy assessors
When it comes to mortgage companies such as TSB, do Ladbroke Grove conveyancers face a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Ladbroke Grove in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not issue a loan on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ladbroke Grove. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Ladbroke Grove and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the right to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Ladbroke Grove
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Ladbroke Grove. I've land on a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? 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?