I am about to exchange buying a property in Cheam but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree reparation from the current proprietors in the sum of £3k by way of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract however Nationwide will not permit this. Why were they involved?

Your solicitor that is on a Nationwide conveyancing panel is duty bound to disclose to Nationwide of any variations to the sale price. If you were to refuse your property lawyer to notify the price change to Nationwide then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Nationwide and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Cheam.

I need some quick conveyancing in Cheam as I am under pressure to exchange contracts inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Cheam the following are examples of what can crop up and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I have justbecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Cheam for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Cheam conveyancing specialists.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Cheam and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Cheam is one of the hundreds of locations in which the firms we work with have offices

I am looking at a two maisonettes in Cheam which have approximately fifty years left on the lease term. should I be concerned?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease shortens the marketability of the lease deteriorates and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We recommend you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

I am the leaseholder of a garden flat in Cheam. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the price.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Cheam premises is 33 The Maisonettes Alberta Avenue in June 2014. the Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of a new lease be the sum of £20,680 (Twenty Thousand six hundred and eighty pounds). This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 60.43 years.