I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (seven years built) in Primrose Hill. Almost all the appartments are already sold. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Primrose Hill?
A big part of the Primrose Hill legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are numerous companies delivering Primrose Hill conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search providers and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their data from the local authority.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Primrose Hill. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when purchasing a residence in Primrose Hill? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that owners of property residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Primrose Hill?
Unless a previous acquisition of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors handling conveyancing in Primrose Hill to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Primrose Hill?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Primrose Hill. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am four weeks into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to carry out the conveyancing in Primrose Hill. I am not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A lawyer would have to be very poor in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and have the offer are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating costs and complications. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Primrose Hill
Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill from the perspective of speeding up the sale process?
- Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill can be avoided if you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ representatives. Many landlords or managing agents in Primrose Hill charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill. If there is a history of any disputes with your landlord or managing agents it is essential that these are settled prior to the flat being put on the market. The purchasers and their solicitors will be reluctant to purchase a flat where there is a current dispute. You may need to swallow your pride and pay any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal details of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic rather than unsettled. A minority of Primrose Hill leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, you should notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are able to meet the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers. If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should ensure that you hold the original share certificate. Organising a re-issued share certificate can be a lengthy process and frustrates many a Primrose Hill conveyancing deal. Where a new share is necessary, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (where applicable) for this at the earliest opportunity.
Despite our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in trying to purchase the freehold in Primrose Hill. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Primrose Hill conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision 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 unexpired lease term was 64.77 years.