Why would I appoint a Hatch End conveyancing solicitors firm given that web based alternatives are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to scrutinise conveyancing costs in Hatch End and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t be focused with hunting for the cheapest Hatch End conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced conveyancer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to progress making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to call the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

I am purchasing a house without a mortgage in Hatch End. I have resided for the last dozen years in Hatch End. Conveyancing searches are expensive. Given that I have knowledge of the area and road very well should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a mortgage, then almost all of the Hatch End conveyancing searches are optional. Your conveyancer will try and steer you, no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches completed, but she has a professional duty to take that path of encouragement . Do take into account; if you are likely to sell the house at a future date, it will be of relevance to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes premises with functional issues can still reveal unfavourable search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Hatch End will be able to give you some practical advice in this regard.

I am buying a new build flat in Hatch End. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hatch End

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan.

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

Members of the public may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training purposes.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Hatch End with the purpose of speeding up the sale process?

• Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Hatch End can be bypassed if you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information which will be required by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
If you hold a share in a the Management Company, you should make sure that you have the original share document. Obtaining a duplicate share certificate is often a lengthy formality and slows down many a Hatch End home move. If a reissued share certificate is necessary, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (where relevant) for this at the earliest opportunity. Many landlords or Management Companies in Hatch End levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most common reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Hatch End. If you have had any disputes with your landlord or managing agents it is essential that these are settled before the property is marketed. The purchasers and their solicitors will be concerned about purchasing a flat where a dispute is unresolved. You may have to bite the bullet and pay any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic rather than unsettled. You may think that you are aware of the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable double-check via your lawyers. A buyer’s lawyer will be unlikely to recommend their client to where the remaining number of years is under 75 years. It is therefore essential at an early stage that you identify whether the lease requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your property on the market for sale.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Hatch End conveyancing firm to help?

in cases where there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the LVT to arrive at the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Hatch End premises is Flats 8, 11 and 15 Craigmore Court 46 Murray Road in December 2013. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 8 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,438 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenants of Flat 11 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,791 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 15 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,638 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . This case related to 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 71 years.