My wife and I are about to complete buying a property in Romford but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner in the sum of £2k taking the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process however Virgin Money are not allowing this. Should they have been approached?

The conveyancing practitioner being on a Virgin Money approved list is obliged to advise Virgin Money of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the reduction to Virgin Money then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Virgin Money and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Romford.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Romford , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register my proprietorship? My Romford conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the registration formalities are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Romford is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any interested persons or bodies. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration takes place once the purchaser has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

How easy is it to transfer to a new solicitor as I need to find a firm on the Santander conveyancing list. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Romford round the corner but she is not approved by Santander

It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Romford on the Santander panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Romford. In making use of search facility on this page, you can compare costs for conveyancing solicitors in Romford and throughout England and Wales.

We expect to complete our sale of a £450,000 apartment in Romford in 10 days. The managing agents has quoted £312 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Romford?

For most leasehold sales in Romford conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

Answering pre-exchange enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Romford Supplying insurance information Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale

Your conveyancer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Romford leasehold premises is £350. For Romford conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are required to provide answers.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Romford conveyancing firm to assist?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Romford conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Romford residence is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 57.5 years.

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Romford being on the lender conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the lender approved panel?

We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Romford conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Romford knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..