Can you suggest a Nottingham Building Society approved Ilford conveyancing solicitor that can complete within 10 days? Am I best advised to unstruct a local Ilford conveyancer or a nationwide conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Ilford conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Ilford. Go in to two or three firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your deadline together with the reasons and get a commitment on speed. Select the lawyer that genuine.

We had selected solicitors located in Ilford on the Skipton solicitor panel. They are now charging me a further fee for handling the Skipton mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Skipton?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancer may charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by Skipton but by your Ilford conveyancer. Numerous firms on the Skipton panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

How can we know in advance if a Ilford conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Ilford obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

Our offer on a semi in Ilford has been agreed to, but there is a chain. The vendors have offered on on an apartment, however it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Ilford. What should be my next step? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with UBS?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs too early (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Ilford conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you must ensure that your conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Regarding the next stages this very much depends on the specifics of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. In a hot market the majority of purchasers would apply for the mortgage with UBS and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancer to move forward with the conveyancing in Ilford.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Ilford is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Ilford are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Ilford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ilford may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Is it simple use the search facility to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Ilford on the panel for my mortgage?

First choose a lender such as Halifax, Bank of Scotland or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then type in your preferred area a common one being Ilford. Conveyancing organisations in Ilford and across England and Wales will then be listed.

All being well we will complete our sale of a £225,000 maisonette in Ilford in just under a week. The managing agents has quoted £336 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Ilford?

Ilford conveyancing on leasehold apartments often involves the purchaser’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer these enquiries the majority will be content to assist. They are at liberty to levy a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some transactions it is in excess of £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration charges, without which the charge is technically not due. In reality you have no option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to sell the property.

I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Ilford. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Ilford conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Ilford flat is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case affected 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 61.36 years.