I went with a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Wandsworth today. Looking through the Terms I seewe are on the hook for fees even if the movedoes not go ahead. Should I ditch them and appoint an internet firm offering no completion no cost conveyancing in Wandsworth?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to neutralise the conveyances that abort. You should be mindful that these schemes tend not to cover outlay for instance Wandsworth conveyancing search charges.
I purchased a freehold residence in Wandsworth but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Wandsworth and has limited impact for conveyancing in Wandsworth but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
My house in Wandsworth is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Does the conveyancer have to be required to be on the RBS conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the RBS conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their specifications fairly frequently currently.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Wandsworth before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Wandsworth. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Wandsworth especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Wandsworth.
My husband and I are 14 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in Wandsworth. I am am starting to be frustrated with the quality of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
A lawyer would need to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added fees and complications. That should be your starting point. Our search tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Wandsworth
I am intending to let out my leasehold apartment in Wandsworth. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
The lease governs relations between the landlord and you the flat owner; in particular, it will indicate if subletting is banned, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. The majority of leases in Wandsworth do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would adversely affect the market value the property. In most cases there is simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a copy of the tenancy agreement.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Wandsworth conveyancing firm to represent me?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Wandsworth conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Wandsworth property is 4 Galveston Road in August 2012. The Tribunal determined that the price payable in respect of the purchase of the freehold was £22,650. The Tribunal remited this matter back to the Wandsworth County Court for execution of the freehold Transfer Deed. This case related to 2 flats.