Completed the sale of my flat in Osterley last August yet the purchaser is Skype messaging me to moan that her solicitor is waiting to hear from myconveyancer. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

After completion of your disposal your conveyancer is committed to deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been paid off to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps just for conveyancing in Osterley.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Osterley. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Osterley

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. 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. 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Is it best to use a Osterley conveyancing solicitor based in the vicinity that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can perform the legal work however they are based over three hundred kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a local Osterley conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a bonus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were impressed that must trump using an unfamiliar Osterley conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.

I acquired a basement flat in Osterley, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Osterley with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 50

With only 50 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my property in Osterley ?

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