I am in need of a conveyancer. Should I go for for an internet conveyancer rather than a local North London conveyancing solicitor?
Existing third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing solicitors. North London conveyancers enjoy long term relationships with lenders and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Possessing years of experience in the local area is also a plus .
We were just about to sign contracts for a semi detached house in North London. We encountered a problem. Our mortgage offer with The Mortgage Works expires on 22/12/2025 but the vendors are suggesting a completion date of 24/12/2025. Can one extend the mortgage offer?
The person best placed to deal with your concern is your conveyancer who will hopefully determine whether they corresponding with the lender, owner’s conveyancers, selling agents or possibly all parties based on the history of your conveyancing as of today.
Will our lawyer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in North London.
Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors conducting conveyancing in North London. There are those who purchase a property in North London, completely expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.
Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a various searches that may be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in North London. The standard information sent to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the vendor to determine if the property has ever been flooded. If flooding has previously occurred and is not revealed by the vendor, then a purchaser may issue a legal claim for losses stemming from an misleading response. The purchaser’s solicitors should also commission an enviro search. This will indicate if there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be carried out.
We are 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the selling agent to execute conveyancing in North London. We are not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?
A lawyer would need to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks panel to avoid supplemental costs and delays. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in North London
I am intending to let out my leasehold flat in North London. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
Even though your previous North London conveyancing lawyer is not available you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the property. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to seek permission via your landlord or other appropriate person before subletting. The net result is that you cannot sublet without first obtaining consent. The consent must not not be unreasonably withheld. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
Following months of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in North London. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a North London conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a North London property is 20 Avonwick Road in July 2013. The Tribunal was dealing with an application under Section 26 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 for a determination of the freehold value of the property. It was concluded that the price to be paid was Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy (£15,970) divided as to £8,200 for Flat 20 and £7,770 for Flat 20A This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 73.26 years.
We are contemplating using a web based conveyancer ahead of a North London conveyancing practice. Any advice?
Advantages do exist in having the option attend a local North London conveyancing solicitor for instance
- signing documents and and when necessary
- getting one on one explanations of matters that you need help with
- the ability to complain if matters go pear-shaped
When analysing fees, look out for hidden extras. Most decent North London high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online companies appear to offer low cost prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.