We're in Beckton, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Clydesdale , and our lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

The deeds to our house can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Beckton 4 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

Nowadays there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware precisely where to locate all the relevant paperwork so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. Where copies are not available, your solicitor can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the premises.

How does conveyancing in Beckton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Beckton come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Beckton tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Beckton or who has acted in the same development.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Beckton. I happened to stumble across a site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I have just appointed agents to market my basement apartment in Beckton. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the maintenance contribution as normal given that all ground rent and service payments will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Beckton. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Beckton conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Beckton property is 46 Credon Road in January 2014. On 11 September 2013 Deputy District Judge Price sitting at the Bow County Court made a vesting order that the freeholder surrender his lease and be granted a new lease of the Premises on such terms as may be determined by the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).The appropriate sum as concluded by the Tribunal was £7225 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 69.77 years.