I am in the market for a reasonably priced property lawyer. Should I go for for an internet conveyancer as opposed to a family Pimlico conveyancing lawyer?

Pimlico is a special area, where local knowledge counts for a lot. The laid-back lifestyle has an upside – just not when it comes to your home move. The conveyancers that we list providing deep Pimlico intelligence with a proactive, hands-onapproach that helps the conveyancing to progress hassle free. It is a definite plus if they benefit from well established rapport with mortgage brokers, local authorities, surveyors and counterpart Pimlico conveyancing firms

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Pimlico 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

You no longer need to have the physical deeds to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

How does conveyancing in Pimlico differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Pimlico contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Pimlico typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Pimlico or who has acted in the same development.

As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a property in Monmouth but live in Pimlico. My lawyer (who is 250 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Pimlico to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Pimlico based

We have reached the end of our tether in seeking a lease extension in Pimlico. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Pimlico conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Pimlico property is Flats 12A & 19, Evelyn Mansions Carlisle Place in June 2009. The Tribunal held that the price to be paid for the new lease of Flat 12A is £168,824, For the other flat the price was set at £169,110 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term was 56 years.

What makes a Pimlico lease defective?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Pimlico. All leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain sections are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

You will encounter a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Barclays , The Mortgage Works, and Britannia all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.