Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Aldermore Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Norbiton?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

Just acquired a terraced house in Norbiton , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Norbiton conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the registration is addressed.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Norbiton registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any other persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected once the buyer is living at the property so registration formalities is not usually top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Norbiton. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Norbiton

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent advised that the owners will only issue a contract if we instruct the agent's preferred solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Norbiton

It is highly unlikely the sellers are driving this. If they require ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Norbiton conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a referral fee or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by head office.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Norbiton conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

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

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Norbiton flat is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case related to 1 flat.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Norbiton what are the most frequent lease defects?

Leasehold conveyancing in Norbiton is not unique. All leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Repairing obligations to or maintain parts of the property

You may have a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Yorkshire Building Society, Virgin Money, and Bank of Ireland all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, obliging the buyer to pull out.