My wife and I purchasing a detached bungalow in Notting Hill. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these alterations are allowed?
Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Notting Hill can occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain works or need the consent of a 3rd party. Many extensions need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Notting Hill. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Notting Hill. My financial adviser suggested a conveyancer. I paid an upfront payment of £175. A few days later, the solicitor called me to say that they were not on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Aldermore panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
We are selling our property in Notting Hill and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Notting Hill conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Notting Hill. We have lived in Notting Hill for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with 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)
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Notting Hill. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Notting Hill
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Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Notting Hill prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Notting Hill. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Notting Hill especially if they are familiar with such properties in Notting Hill.
I am looking to sell my home. My previous solicitors have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Notting Hill if that makes things easier.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Notting Hill. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my home in Notting Hill ?
Extracting or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancing practitioner