We see that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in St John's Wood?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in St John's Wood.
My lawyer in St John's Wood is not on the The Mortgage Works Conveyancing Panel. Can I still continue with my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the The Mortgage Works list of approved lawyers?
The limited options open to you here include:
- Carry on with your preferred St John's Wood solicitors but The Mortgage Works will need to use a solicitor on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing charges as well as result in frustration.
- Find a new practitioner to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the The Mortgage Works panel
I purchased a terraced Victorian house in St John's Wood. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Virgin Money. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in St John's Wood and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in St John's Wood and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to commercial leaseholders, giving them the right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in St John's Wood
We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the estate agent informed us that the owners will only move forward if we appoint their chosen solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in St John's Wood
We suspect that the owner is unaware of this request. If they require ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to instruct your preferred St John's Wood conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothe ones that will give their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by corporate headquarters.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near St John's Wood being on the bank conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our bank?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right St John's Wood conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with St John's Wood knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..