The loan offer from HSBC for the refinancing of my 2 bedroom maisonette is expected within the next few days. Are you able to propose a low cost conveyancing law firm in West London?
This site is not designed to aid those in pursuit of cut-price fees for conveyancing solicitors in West London. Our aim is to provide excellent value conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint organisations offering low cost conveyancing in West London. In your best case scenario, in going for low cost conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst you will end up paying a lot in extras and still not end up with the service you were hoping for.
We are purchasing our first house. The conveyancer has messagedto enquire if we want to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we are clueless as to what's recommended for conveyancing in West London
The quantity and type of West London conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What matters is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could supply. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that search. If in doubt, ask the conveyancer to advise.
How up to date is your database of West London solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel? Do Leeds Building Society send you an updated list?
West London conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.
About to purchase a new build apartment in West London. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West London
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in West London for my remortgage. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
You may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a West London conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a West London conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non West London conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:
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What volume of lease extensions has the firm conducted in West London in the last year?
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to purchase the freehold in West London. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Where there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the LVT to arrive at the amount due.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a West London property is 137 & 139 Haberdasher Street in December 2013. The Tribunal determines in accordance with section 48 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease for each Property should be £12,350.00. This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 72.39 years.