We are selling our property in Muswell Hill and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Muswell Hill. We have lived in Muswell Hill for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
I have justbeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Muswell Hill for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the property 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 Muswell Hill conveyancing specialists.
I am buying a new build house in Muswell Hill benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent told me not to tell my conveyancer about the extras as it would adversely affect my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Muswell Hill for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.
I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Muswell Hill which have in the region of forty five years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more expensive to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Muswell Hill conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
if there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the price payable.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Muswell Hill residence is Flat B 10 Grove Avenue in October 2013. Following a vesting order Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court 3rd July 2013 The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the lease extension was £36,215.00 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 65.21 years.
My partner and I are purchasing a first floor flat in Muswell Hill. When we first instructed property lawyer, we were told they were on all major UK bank panels. Our mortgage broker emailed just now to advise that they don't appear to be on the Yorkshire BS approved list. Should that be true, what should we do? Do we just choose a different solicitor that is on their approved list or do we pay for separate representation, with Yorkshire BS selecting their own preferred conveyancer.
When buying a property with mortgage finance it is normal for the purchaser’s solicitors to also act for the purchaser's lender. In order to act for a bank or building society a property lawyer has to be on that lender's conveyancing panel. An application has to be made by the property lawyer to the lender to become a member of the lender's panel and there are increasingly strict criteria which the property lawyer has to meet. Some building societies now insist their panel firms to be part of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Accreditation Scheme. Your property lawyer should call Yorkshire BS and see if they can apply for membership of their conveyancing panel, but if that is not viable they will instruct their own solicitors to act. You are not legally obliged to appoint a law firm on Yorkshire BS's conveyancing panel and you may continue to use your own Muswell Hill solicitors, in which case your legal fees may increase, and it may delay matters as you have another set of people involved.