Are you able to recommend a HSBC Bank sanctioned West Dulwich conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within a short deadline? Am I best advised to choose a high street West Dulwich conveyancer or a factory type firm?
We can recommend some very good West Dulwich conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in West Dulwich. Approach two or three law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Select the one that you trust.
What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in West Dulwich?
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in West Dulwich or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the house moving process. For example, the vendor, estate agent and even potentially a lender. Appointing a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Dulwich an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the process whose interest is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.
Sometimes a third party with a vested interest will attempt to persuade you that you should follow their advice. For example, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is contrary to your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
I require fast conveyancing in West Dulwich as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in West Dulwich the following are instances of what can appear and therefore affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in West Dulwich?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in West Dulwich. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in West Dulwich. I've chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?
There are only 62 years unexpired on my lease in West Dulwich. I now wish to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?
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 granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have done all that could be expected to find the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing West Dulwich.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a West Dulwich conveyancing firm to assist?
if there is a absentee landlord or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the LVT to make a decision on the amount due.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a West Dulwich flat is 8 Deerbrook Road in May 2010. the Tribunal held that the enfranchisement price, in accordance with section 32 and Schedule 6 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £22,820, payable by the Applicants. By an order of the Lambeth County Court dated 17 June 2009 the case had been transferred to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal for its determination of the premium payable This case related to 3 flats.