I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Hollywood and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Hollywood conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hollywood. Having lived in Hollywood for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)

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At this site obtain an accurate costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Hollywood. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have commission arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors who pay the highest commission, not the best value conveyancing in Hollywood

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Hollywood it brings up numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the opinion of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Hollywood or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Hollywood vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation that the costs are assured not to to be inflated.

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Hollywood from the point of view of saving time on the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Hollywood can be reduced if you get in touch lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ lawyers.
In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? Have you, for example installed wooden flooring? Hollywood leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or installing wooden flooring necessitate a licence from the Landlord acquiescing to such alterations. If you dont have the approvals to hand you should not contact the landlord without checking with your solicitor before hand. If there is a history of any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is essential that these are settled prior to the flat being put on the market. The buyers and their solicitors will be nervous about purchasing a flat where there is a current dispute. You may have to bite the bullet and discharge any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose details of the dispute to the purchasers, but it is clearly preferable to reveal the dispute as historic rather than unresolved. Many landlords or managing agents in Hollywood charge for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should discover the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Hollywood. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the Management Company, you should ensure that you are holding the original share certificate. Organising a re-issued share certificate is often a lengthy formality and slows down many a Hollywood conveyancing deal. If a new share is needed, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (where relevant) for this at the earliest opportunity.

I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Hollywood, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Hollywood with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2085

You have 61 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £19,000 and £22,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

My husband and I have agreed a price on a Hollywood house left to us 5 years ago in 2010. I have over twenty years conveyancing know-how and, although retired, intend to conduct the conveyancing. The purchaser's conveyancing practitioner has informed me that their mortgage company will not allow us to do our own conveyancing as they require the funds to be sent to a solicitor's bank account.

Lending requirements to property lawyers from all mainstream lenders state that If the vendor is not legally represented the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the bank needs to be informed so that a decision can be reached as to whether they are willing to progress.