I am getting a offer of a home loan from Halifax. I would like to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Maida Vale. Does the Halifax Solicitor panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Halifax conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Maida Vale?
If you are buying a property in Maida Vale your solicitor will ask you to provide them with funds to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is payable against the purchase price then this will be needed shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred a few days prior to the completion date.
I require expedited conveyancing in Maida Vale as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at free not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Maida Vale the following are instances of what can arise and therefore affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
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My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Maida Vale. Conveyancing and Bank of Ireland mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Maida Vale who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Maida Vale conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Maida Vale. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Maida Vale conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Maida Vale residence is 4 & 4A Charteris Road in June 2009. the Tribunal held that the price to be paid for the enfranchisement of 4/4a Charteris Road to be £15,510 for at 4and £15,694 for at 4a This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term was 70.02 years.
My cousin is buying a leasehold flat in Maida Vale. He was given a quote by the conveyancing practitioner connected to the estate agents and it came to £1275 . It was fifteen years ago since I sold and bought a house and the bill was £600. Have costs really increased to that extent?
We would recommend that you e-mail 3 or 4 local Maida Vale conveyancing solicitors seeking estimates. You should base your decision not just on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the reply was.