Is the fact that my conveyancer in Stratford is not listed on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?
That is more than likely a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Stratford conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
We are selling our property in Stratford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Stratford conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Stratford. We have lived in Stratford for many years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of 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 ailment)
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Stratford prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not grant a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Stratford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Stratford to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Stratford. I have discover a site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
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?
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Sixty One years unexpired on my flat in Stratford. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What are my options?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. In some cases a specialist would be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Stratford.
Having spent years of correspondence we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Stratford. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Stratford conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Stratford residence is 12 Nutfield Road in July 2014. the Tribunal judged that the price to be paid by the applicants for the freehold interest should be £19,572 This case related to 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 72.02 years.
Been on the hunt for a conveyancer for freehold sale conveyancing in Stratford. We are selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no rush, no onward chain. Had an estimate from a lawyer for £800 excluding VAT which is a tad steep considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Stratford?
As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT should be about the best for sale conveyancing in Stratford.