What is the best method for finding a freehold conveyancing in North Kensington?
Option 1 is to ask relatives who they would recommend.
Option 2 is to search the web for conveyancing in North Kensington. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and invite them to send you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.
Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your own requirements including area of the property,deadlines, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to opt for ninety nine pound conveyancing in North Kensington
We are buying our first property. Our conveyancer has messagedto enquire if we would like to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in North Kensington
The extent of North Kensington conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you properly understand what information each search could supply. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If in doubt, ask the conveyancer to explain.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in North Kensington. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 29/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Will our lawyer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in North Kensington.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in North Kensington. Plenty of people will buy a house in North Kensington, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be carried out by the buyer or by their lawyers which will give them a better understanding of the risks in North Kensington. The conventional set of information supplied to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard question of the seller to discover whether the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer may bring a claim for damages stemming from an incorrect answer. The purchaser’s lawyers will also order an environmental search. This should higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be carried out.
It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in North Kensington took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in North Kensington for my house move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 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 may recorded call for training requirements.