The mortgage agreement from HSBC for the refinancing of my 2 room maisonette is expected any day now. Are you able to propose a low cost conveyancing solicitor in Hackney Wick?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of the lowest fares for conveyancing in Hackney Wick. Our intention is to offer affordable conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint companies seducing you with low cost conveyancing in Hackney Wick. In your best case scenario, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst it will result in you invoiced for additional fees and still not end up with the service you were hoping for.

Our mortgage company has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Hackney Wick but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Hackney Wick round the corner to me. Are you able to assist?

Far from all Hackney Wick conveyancing practices are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Do make the most of our search tool to choose a Hackney Wick conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Hackney Wick prior to instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a mortgage on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hackney Wick. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hackney Wick especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Hackney Wick.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Hackney Wick for my home move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Members of the public can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I’m about to sell my garden flat in Hackney Wick. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a yearly service charge demand – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the service charge as normal because all rents and maintenance charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents 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 Hackney Wick. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum due for a lease extension?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Hackney Wick conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Hackney Wick flat is 12 Nutfield Road in July 2014. the Tribunal judged that the price to be paid by the applicants for the freehold interest should be £19,572 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 72.02 years.