My fiance’s sister is a property lawyer. I hope that I will be offered mate’s pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Brixton?

It’s sensible to look for two or three conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that fees do vary but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Brixton as I am under a deadline to complete within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to have searches carried out although no law firm would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Brixton the following are instances of what can show up and adversely impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am selling my home. My former solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Brixton if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Brixton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I have just started marketing my basement flat in Brixton. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?

The sensible thing to do is pay the service charge as usual as all rents and maintenance invoices should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents 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.

After months of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Brixton. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

in cases where there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to determine the price.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Brixton premises is 66 Southwell Road in March 2012. By Order of Deputy District Judge Stone dated 25 January 2012 a vesting order was made. The determination of the purchase price was referred to the Tribunal who decided that the amount payable for the freehold should be£29,612.00 This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 72.58 years.

I'm remortgaging a house in Brixton. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't find my conveyancer's name on the list. Is this a big problem?

Not every individual in the company must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.