We decided to go with a high street firm for my conveyancing in Brook Green yesterday. Looking through the Ts and Cs I seewe are liable for costs even if the sale aborts. Would I be best advised to use a web based lawyer who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Brook Green?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to offset the transactions that abort. Also remember that these promotions generally do not protect you from outlay for instance Brook Green conveyancing search fees.

Would the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool handle right to buy conveyancing in Brook Green?

We have identified a number of conveyancing practitioners carrying out right to buy transactions Do e-mail the conveyancers listed to secure a conveyancing quote.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Brook Green costs more?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Brook Green and West London usually involve additional hours of investigation compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes reviewing the lease, communicating with the landlord about serving appropriate notices, securing up-to-date service charge and management information, securing the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

I am downsizing from our property in Brook Green and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Brook Green. We have lived in Brook Green for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with 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 ailment)

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Brook Green. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Brook Green are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Brook Green in which case you should be shopping around for a Brook Green conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

I own a garden flat in Brook Green. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium payable for the purchase of the freehold?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Brook Green conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Brook Green flat is 83 Sinclair Road in September 2010. The decision of the Tribunal was that the price to be paid by the Applicant to the Respondent for the freehold interest in the Property was the sum of £93,650 This case affected 4 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 70.58 years.