Finally, a loan offer from HSBC for the remortgage of my 4 room flat is to be issued imminently. Are you able to suggest a low cost conveyancing law firm in West Harrow?
You are on the wrong site if you are seeking the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in West Harrow. We can offer you affordable conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be swayed by organisations offering the bait of £99 conveyancing in West Harrow. At best, in deciding on cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst it will result in you invoiced for extras and still not receive the service required.
I have 71 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in West Harrow. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We are aiming to move house in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in West Harrow. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across this page.
On the day of completion you can pick up the house keys from the estate agent but this should only be done after the vendors solicitors inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you will need to advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a conveyancing in West Harrow or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in West Harrow.
Can I be sure that the West Harrow conveyancing solicitor on the Skipton panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in West Harrow obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in West Harrow. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I bought my home on 3 April and the transaction details is yet to be registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in West Harrow advises it should be dealt with in less than a month. Are titles in West Harrow uniquely lengthy to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in West Harrow registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any 3rd parties. Currently approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration occurs after the purchaser is living at the property therefore post completion formalities is not always primary concern but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in West Harrow before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Harrow. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to visit the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in West Harrow so that I can pop in to their offices if required.
As opposed to twenty years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in West Harrow.