Our bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Kensington but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Kensington local to me. Are you able to assist?

Not all Kensington conveyancing practices are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Kensington conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Kensington. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kensington

Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

Should I be concerned by brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Kensington conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often input from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are many people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all suggest conveyancers to appoint. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that the majority of lenders have an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the lender aspect of your home move.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Kensington for my sale. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

I bought a leasehold flat in Kensington, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Kensington with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 50

With only 50 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.