Can I be sure that the South West London conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in South West London obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.
My husband and I have arranged the release of further funds on our home loan from Co-operative as we intend to carry out a loft conversion to our property in South West London. Are we obliged to appoint a high street South West London solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
Co-operative do not ordinarily instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in South West London. I have a mortgage agreed with Lloyds. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.
Will my conveyancer be raising questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in South West London.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in South West London. Some people will acquire a house in South West London, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Solicitors are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better understanding of the risks in South West London. The conventional set of property information forms sent to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a usual question of the vendor to determine whether the property has ever been flooded. If the premises has been flooded in past and is not notified by the seller, then a buyer could bring a legal claim for losses resulting from an incorrect answer. A purchaser’s lawyers will also carry out an enviro report. This will indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be made.
How does conveyancing in South West London differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in South West London come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in South West London usually acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in South West London or who has acted in the same development.
My father-in-law has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in South West London. Should I find my own conveyancer?
No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have recommendations from friends or family who have used the conveyancer you're contemplating using.
We expect to complete our sale of a £225,000 maisonette in South West London in 5 days. The landlords agents has quoted £360 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in South West London?
South West London conveyancing on leasehold apartments nine out of ten times results in fees being raised by landlords agents :
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Addressing pre-exchange enquiries
Where consent is required before sale in South West London
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I have given up trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in South West London. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a South West London conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a South West London premises is 78 & 80 Newport Road in January 2013. the Tribunal concluded that the premium to be paid by the leaseholder in respect of the freehold reversion is £23,105 This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 71.63 years.
I'm selling a apartment in South West London. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't see my conveyancer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?
Not every individual in the company must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.