My friend's dad is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get preferential pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Marylebone?
It’s advisable to get 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. The fees will be different but service levels do differ between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years old) in Marylebone. The vast majority the properties have already been occupied. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Marylebone?
Conveyancing Searches are a central link in the Marylebone conveyancing process. There are a large number of search providers who offer Marylebone conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search organisation due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.
A friend pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Marylebone there may be various restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?
There are anumerous of properties in Marylebone which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Marylebone should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We are buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Marylebone. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to see if these works are allowed?
Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Marylebone will sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit categories of changes or necessitated the consent of another owner. Certain extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Marylebone on 23/7/2025, valuation was booked five days later, all came back fine. Solicitor retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nationwide and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nationwide to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I have recentlydiscovered that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Marylebone for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Marylebone conveyancing specialists.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Marylebone for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
One can read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For 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 regulator could monitor telephone calls for training reasons.
What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Marylebone conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Marylebone conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Marylebone conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Marylebone who can give a testimonial? How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?
I own a first floor flat in Marylebone. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for a lease extension?
if there is a missing landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to assess the price.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Marylebone flat is Flats 37 & 39 88/90 Portland Place in December 2010. The Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the lease extensions in respect of these two flats is as follows:- For Flat 37, the sum of £385,230.00 For Flat 39, the sum of £436,780.00 This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 24.02 years.