IfI was to acquire a straightforward propertyin Langley mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Langley?

The sole reduction in fees you would achieve is the Langley conveyancing searches. The conveyancer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, correspond with your sellers solicitor, stamp duty submission, register the title etc. A slight saving might be made by not needing to register a mortgage however it will not be meaningful.

How does conveyancing in Langley differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Langley contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because developers in Langley tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Langley or who has acted in the same development.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Langley for my house move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 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 regulator sometimes recorded call for training reasons.

Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Langley with the purpose of saving time on the sale process?

• Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Langley can be bypassed if you appoint lawyers as soon as you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ representatives.
If you have carried out any alterations to the residence would they have required Landlord’s permission? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Langley leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring calls for a licence from the Landlord approving such alterations. Should you dont have the approvals in place do not contact the landlord without contacting your lawyer in the first instance. If you are supposed to have a share in the Management Company, you should ensure that you are holding the original share certificate. Obtaining a new share certificate is often a time consuming process and slows down many a Langley home move. Where a duplicate share certificate is needed, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (if relevant) for this as soon as possible. If you have had any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is essential that these are settled prior to the flat being marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be reluctant to purchase a flat where there is a current dispute. You may need to swallow your pride and discharge any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. 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 clearly preferable to present the dispute as over as opposed to unresolved.

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

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Langley conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Langley residence is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 69 years.

Can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my property in Langley ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancing practitioner