How up to date is your database of West Norwood solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel? Do Skipton send you an updated list?
West Norwood conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.
I am intent on selling our home in West Norwood and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in West Norwood. Having lived in West Norwood for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to seek clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
My wife and I own a renovated Edwardian property in West Norwood. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and National Westminster Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. Is it worth asking National Westminster Bank to clarify?
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in West Norwood and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in West Norwood before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Norwood. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in West Norwood to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in West Norwood and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to business leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in West Norwood
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a West Norwood conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a West Norwood 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 make enquires with several firms including non West Norwood conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in West Norwood who can give a testimonial?
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a West Norwood conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
in cases where there is a missing landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to decide the amount due.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a West Norwood flat is 172 Knollys Road in February 2012. On 13 September 2011 District Judge Guinan made a vesting order and the proceedings were transferred to the tribunal for the purpose of assessing the premium which was subsequently calculated to be £24,003 This case affected 4 flats. The unexpired term was 98.28 for 3 flats other than the garden flat which had 66.04 years remaining.