Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Barclays Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Covent Garden?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

I require expedited conveyancing in Covent Garden as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts inside 2 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Covent Garden the following are examples of what can arise and adversely affect market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Is there anything unique about your site and alternative internet conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Covent Garden?

At this site secure a conveyancing costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Covent Garden. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you instruct them for your property ownership legalities in Covent Garden

We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the owners will only go ahead if we instruct their recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Covent Garden

We suspect that the seller is not behind this requirement. If they require ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Contact the vendors directly and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to instruct your preferred Covent Garden conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will earn their estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by senior management.

My fiance and I may need to sub-let our Covent Garden basement flat temporarily due to a new job. We used a Covent Garden conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any advice as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

Some leases for properties in Covent Garden do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

I own a ground flat in Covent Garden. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Covent Garden conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Covent Garden premises is 20 Avonwick Road in July 2013. The Tribunal was dealing with an application under Section 26 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 for a determination of the freehold value of the property. It was concluded that the price to be paid was Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy (£15,970) divided as to £8,200 for Flat 20 and £7,770 for Flat 20A This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 73.26 years.