As someone not used to conveyancing in West Dulwich what’s the number one tip you can give me for the legal transfer of property in West Dulwich
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in West Dulwich or throughout South London is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of room for friction between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the vendor, selling agent and even potentially your bank. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Dulwich should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.
Sometimes a potential adversary will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the property agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do take action that is against your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.
My bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in West Dulwich but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in West Dulwich local to me. Are you able to help?
Not all West Dulwich conveyancing firms are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to choose a West Dulwich conveyancing firm on the on the mortgage company panel.
It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in West Dulwich concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in West Dulwich I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in West Dulwich in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
I am downsizing from my property. My previous solicitors closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in West Dulwich if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Dulwich. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
In sourcing the internet for the words on line conveyancing in West Dulwich it shows results of many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?
The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the guidance of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in West Dulwich or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in West Dulwich vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least three costs illustrations from different companies. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.