We are purchasing a 3 bedroom flat in Ravenscourt Park with a mortgage. We wish to retain our Ravenscourt Park lawyer, however the lender says he's not on their "panel". It appears that we have little option but to select one of the lender panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Ravenscourt Park solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to represent them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Ravenscourt Park conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Ravenscourt Park is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Ravenscourt Park are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Ravenscourt Park you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ravenscourt Park may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How difficult is it to transfer to a new conveyancer as I need to appoint one who is on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing list. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Ravenscourt Park round the corner but he is not accepted by Birmingham Midshires
It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Ravenscourt Park on the Birmingham Midshires panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Ravenscourt Park. In making use of search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Ravenscourt Park.
My cousin has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Ravenscourt Park. Should I find my own property lawyer?
There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the firm that you are considering.
Due to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Ravenscourt Park. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Ravenscourt Park should include some of the following:
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You should receive a copy of the lease Changes to the premises Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames specifics of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the leaseholder, head lessor, landlord Ground rent - what is payable and when you need to pay, and be on notice if this is subject to change
Following months of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Ravenscourt Park. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
if there is a absentee landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the price payable.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Ravenscourt Park property is 19 Crisp Road in June 2009. Following a vesting order (Under section 26 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993) The tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold was £33,756,apportioned as to£12,285 for the lower at and £21,471for the upper fat. This case was in relation to 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 68.32 years.
What type of property do your Ravenscourt Park conveyancing estimates relate to?
Our conveyancing quotes are only relevant to standard residential premises in England & Wales. Where you have any different needs for example industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Ravenscourt Park you should contact us to address your requirements .