My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Lambeth. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list of lawyers. Can you help?
The first thing to do is phone the solicitor and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Alternatively you should get in touch with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society who may be able to confirm.
I am aiming to move house in March. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Lambeth. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across your page.
On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from the selling agent but this can only occur after the sellers lawyers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be handed over. You will need to advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Lambeth or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Lambeth.
Can I be sure that the Lambeth conveyancing solicitor on the Leeds Building Society panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Lambeth getting recommendations is a sensible 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 recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Lambeth. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Lambeth before retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may not give a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lambeth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Lambeth to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am 14 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Lambeth. I am am starting to be frustrated with the quality of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
They would need to be very bad in order to consider replacing them. Has the loan offer been generated? If so you must advise them of the new lawyer and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added costs and frustration. That should be your starting point. The search tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Lambeth
I own a leasehold house in Lambeth. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Lambeth who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
First contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Lambeth conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Despite our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in trying to purchase the freehold in Lambeth. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to judgment on the price payable.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Lambeth premises is Flats 12A & 19, Evelyn Mansions Carlisle Place in June 2009. The Tribunal held that the price to be paid for the new lease of Flat 12A is £168,824, For the other flat the price was set at £169,110 This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 56 years.
Is there a distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Lambeth?
Conveyancing - in Lambeth or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are buying and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to fix the problems before you complete your move.