We are buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Kentish Town who is on the Aldermore solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Kentish Town.

I am purchasing a new build flat in Kentish Town. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Kentish Town you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Kentish Town.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for obstruction in Kentish Town conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Kentish Town.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Kentish Town for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

Anyone can review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training purposes.

I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Kentish Town. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Kentish Town ?

The majority of houses in Kentish Town are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Kentish Town so you should seriously consider looking for a Kentish Town conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

Following months of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Kentish Town. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Kentish Town conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Kentish Town residence is Flat 2 27 Mackeson Road in December 2012. The Tribunal assessed the value of the lease extension premium at £35,435 and rounded the figure to £35,500 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 64.77 years.