What is the ideal way of choosing a leasehold conveyancing in Haringey?

First ask connections whom they would instruct.

Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Haringey. Telephone two or three from the list and request that they forward you their conveyancing estimate and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your legal process in advance ofcommitting.

Third is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your own factors including the type of property,deadlines, complications and who the proposed lender is. Don't take the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Haringey

In the event thatI were to buy a straightforward propertyin Haringey mortgage fee and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much should I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Haringey?

The only saving you would achieve is the costs for searches. The property lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with your sellers lawyer, SDLT return, register the title etc. A slight saving might be made by not needing to register a charge but it will not be a lot.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Haringey. Now, I need my files but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Haringey of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

In surfing the web for the words cheap conveyancing in Haringey it reveals many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so seek the guidance of friends and family who have bought a property in Haringey or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Haringey differ, so it's a good idea to secure at least four costs illustrations from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I own a leasehold house in Haringey. Conveyancing and TSB mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Haringey who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Haringey conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Notwithstanding our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in seeking a lease extension in Haringey. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

if there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the LVT to decide the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Haringey flat is 16 Langham Close in June 2009. The Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the Applicant to the Respondent for the grant of a new lease was £45,672. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 25.4 years.