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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush

Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Shepherd's Bush even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for example where I want to acquire a shop in Shepherd's Bush with a loan from Skipton Building Society?

Our comparison service is mainly utilised to get a quote from domestic conveyancing solicitors in Shepherd's Bush but we have set out towards the bottom of this page a few Shepherd's Bush commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Skipton Building Society

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Shepherd's Bush is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Shepherd's Bush are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Shepherd's Bush you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shepherd's Bush may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Am I right to be wary about third parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Shepherd's Bush conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may put forward solicitors to appoint. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your preferred conveyancer. However, bear in mind that some lenders have an approved list of law firms you have to use for the lender related work in your home move.

I only have 68 years unexpired on my lease in Shepherd's Bush. I need to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What should I do?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the lessor. For most situations a specialist would be useful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document which can be used as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Shepherd's Bush.

I own a basement flat in Shepherd's Bush. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for a lease extension?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Shepherd's Bush conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Shepherd's Bush premises is 82 Minford Gardens in February 2009. The Tribunal determined that the enfranchisement price was £37,341 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 72.92 years.

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush being more expensive?

Conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush for recently converted or new build premises can sometimes involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as supplemental queries and contractual concerns.

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