I have just been advised by my IFA that my North East London property lawyer is not on the bank Solicitor panel. How can I be certain whether this is indeed the case?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your North East London lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a North East London conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
I am buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in North East London who is on the Virgin Money approved. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money in certain locations such as North East London. We dont recommend any particular firm.
I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in North East London for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of North East London conveyancing specialists.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in North East London I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in North East London in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
If you require a home loan that many years may be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.
In searching the web for the words cheap conveyancing in North East London it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for my move?
The preferential way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the guidance of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in North East London or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in North East London vary, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of three estimates from different companies. Make sure that you clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.