My fiance and I are intent on acquiring residence in Colliers Wood. My Solicitor is not on the bank solicitor panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my Colliers Wood conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the lender approved list?

You will need to use a to complete the legal work required if you take out a loan to purchase your property. They will conduct all the necessary investigations on the property, ensuring that you will be registered as proprietor and ensure that all the required mortgage documentation is in place. You could appoint a Colliers Wood of your choosing. However, if the appointed is not on the mortgage company approved list additional fees will be incurred as separate legal representation will be need by the bank. Lender panel applications may be submitted, so if your lawyer has not previously applied for membership they should take the chance to apply.

We are looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Colliers Wood who is on the solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Colliers Wood.

Are the BSA planning on creating a searchable register to to identify law firms on the conveyancing panel for instance in Colliers Wood?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Colliers Wood it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Colliers Wood or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Colliers Wood vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation that the charges are guaranteed not to rise.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden apartment in Colliers Wood. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, but I have just received a yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the invoice as normal as all ground rent and maintenance invoices should be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Colliers Wood, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Colliers Wood with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 50

You have 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.