Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Chiswick conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the TSB conveyancing panel?

Chiswick conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to visit the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Chiswick so that I can attend their offices when needed.

As opposed to twenty years ago, most mortgage companies no longer need their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to hand over ID documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Chiswick.

I am planning on selling our property in Chiswick and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Chiswick lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chiswick. We have lived in Chiswick for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. 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 sickness)

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Chiswick prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to give a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Chiswick. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Chiswick especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Chiswick.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Chiswick conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Chiswick conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Chiswick conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Chiswick conveyancing firm to help?

Where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to judgment on the sum to be paid.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Chiswick premises is Flat 1 30 Ennismore Avenue in September 2010. the Tribunal adopted and arrived at a premium for the lease extension of £29, 900 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 68.34 years.