I chose a high street firm for my conveyancing in South West London recently. Upon checking the terms of engagement it is apparent thatwe are liable for charges even if the dealfalls through. Should I go with them or instruct a web based conveyancing brokerage promoting no completion no cost conveyancing in South West London?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to counteract the cases that abort. You should be mindful that these schemes rarely protect you from expenditure for instance South West London conveyancing search charges.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in South West London?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in South West London. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am looking to sell my house. My former lawyers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in South West London if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in South West London. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in South West London for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training purposes.

I have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed flat in South West London. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have just received a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?

The sensible thing to do is pay the maintenance contribution as normal given that all ground rent and maintenance charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

I am the proprietor of a ground-floor 1950’s flat in South West London. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for the purchase of the freehold?

if there is a absentee freeholder or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to arrive at the price payable.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a South West London premises is 78 & 80 Newport Road in January 2013. the Tribunal concluded that the premium to be paid by the leaseholder in respect of the freehold reversion is £23,105 This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 71.63 years.