Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Primrose Hill is more expensive?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill and North London usually warrants extra hours of investigation compared to freehold transactions. This includes lease investigation, communicating with the landlord about the service of appropriate notices, procuring current service charge and management information, obtaining the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first granted.
We are downsizing from our house in Primrose Hill and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Primrose 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 practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Primrose Hill. We have lived in Primrose Hill for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. 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 sickness)
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Primrose Hill and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives protection to commercial tenants, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Primrose Hill is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill. I've stumble upon a site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Primrose Hill conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Primrose Hill conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Primrose Hill conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:
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How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? How many lease extensions have they conducted in Primrose Hill in the last 12 months?
I am the leaseholder of a ground flat in Primrose Hill. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Primrose Hill conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Primrose Hill flat is Flat 2 27 Mackeson Road in December 2012. The Tribunal assessed the value of the lease extension premium at £35,435 and rounded the figure to £35,500 This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 64.77 years.
Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the bank conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the lender approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the mortgage company conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.