Please could you recommend a sanctioned North Woolwich conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within under 3 weeks? Would it be better to use a high street North Woolwich firm or a national comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent North Woolwich conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in North Woolwich. Go in to a couple of firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your expectations together with the reasons and get a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that genuine.

The deeds to my house can not be found. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in North Woolwich 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to establish that you own the land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I am looking for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in North Woolwich I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in North Woolwich in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

My husband and I are a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in North Woolwich. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

They would need to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the replacement lawyer and have the offer are re-issued. The conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating expenses and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in North Woolwich

Leasehold Conveyancing in North Woolwich - Sample of Queries before buying

Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? What is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent? Please tell me if there are any major works anticipated that could increase the maintenance fees?