I am searching for value for money conveyancer. Should I go for for a national conveyancer or a family Greenford conveyancing solicitor?

Greenford is a special area, where neighbourhood knowledge is a big bonus. The relaxed pace of life has an upside – but not when it comes to your house move. The conveyancers that we work with display vast Greenford know how with a positive, hands-onattitude that ensures the conveyancing to progress actively engaging with all parties to reduce communication delays. It is a definite plus if they benefit from established relationships with financial advisers, estate agents, surveyors and other Greenford conveyancing practices

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out property in Greenford by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not provide notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look towards

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when acquiring a property in Greenford? or Apparently there is an ancient law that means some house owners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Greenford?

Unless a prior purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Greenford to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Greenford. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Back In 2004, I bought a leasehold house in Greenford. Conveyancing and Barclays mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Greenford who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Greenford conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I am the registered owner of a a ground floor purpose built flat in Greenford. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

Where there is a missing landlord 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the price payable.

An example of a lease Extension case for a Greenford residence is 25 Beechwood Avenue in November 2012. the Tribunal accordingly determined that the premium for the lease extension should be £24,353. This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 58.19 years.