Having been referred to your site we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Lewisham listed using your comparison tool but stumbled across alternative fee calculations via the web look less pricey – why is this?
You can find many firms of conveyancers advertising at first sight what seems to be extremely cheap conveyancing in Lewisham. We would encourage you to think long and hard about how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish in relation to the standard of the legal work. Some embed extras well inside the terms of business. The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Lewisham neverdo this.
My wife and I have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Lewisham. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Barnsley Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Barnsley Building Society to clarify?
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lewisham and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.
How does conveyancing in Lewisham differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Lewisham approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Lewisham tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Lewisham or who has acted in the same development.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Lewisham for my purchase. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training reasons.
Planning to complete next month on a garden flat in Lewisham. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Lewisham should include some of the following:
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Setting out your legal entitlements in relation to common areas in the building.For instance, does the lease grant a right of way over a path or staircase? Changes to the premises Repair and maintenance of the property You should receive a copy of the lease Whether the lease restricts you from subletting the flat, or working from home
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Lewisham conveyancing firm to assist?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Lewisham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Lewisham property is 73 Walerand Road in August 2012. the result of the findings of the Tribunal led to a premium to be paid for the extended lease in respect of Flat 73 in the sum of £10,040. The premium applicable in respect of Flat 85 was £5,710. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term was 72 years.
We are considering using a web based lawyer rather than a Lewisham conveyancing practice. Any advice?
Various benefits exist in having the option pop in to a local Lewisham conveyancing solicitor for example
- signing documents and and when necessary
- sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard conveyancing
- the ability to complain if things need to addressed
When analysing quotes, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Lewisham high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online agents seem to offer discounted fees, yet have hidden 'extras' in the fine print.