There is lots of information on this site about conveyancing in Motspur Park but what is your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Motspur Park

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Motspur Park conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Motspur Park

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Motspur Park namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both duty bound to carry out Motspur Park conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that all necessary steps should be correctly taken.

Does a directory service exist listing TSB panel solicitors in Motspur Park on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings open the public online. If you are seeking to appoint a Motspur Park property lawyer on the TSB please make the most of our facility.

I got the keys to my house on 2 January and my personal details is yet to be on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Motspur Park advises it will be registered in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Motspur Park uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Motspur Park registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. As of today in the region of three quarters of submission are completed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the property so post completion formalities is not always an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am buying a new build apartment in Motspur Park. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Motspur Park

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan. 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. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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.

We're new to the buying process - agreed a price, yet the selling agent has warned us that the seller will only proceed if we instruct their recommended solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Motspur Park

It is unlikely the owners are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to use your own,trusted Motspur Park conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds demanded by HQ.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Motspur Park conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Motspur Park conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Motspur Park conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation? What are the costs for lease extension work?

Notwithstanding our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Motspur Park. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Motspur Park conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Motspur Park residence is 33 The Maisonettes Alberta Avenue in June 2014. the Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of a new lease be the sum of £20,680 (Twenty Thousand six hundred and eighty pounds). This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term was 60.43 years.