We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Upper Clapton listed by you but have come across alternative estimates on the internet look less pricey – how come?

There are plenty of conveyancing organisations promoting alleged cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalcosts end up with the closing fee being inflated. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that costs set out in terms of business should be equitable raised The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Upper Clapton clearly state all charges for the property you plan topurchase.

My lawyer has discovered a a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying in Upper Clapton. The other side have suggested title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our conveyancer says that he must check that the mortgage company is willing to move forward with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?

Regardless of the fact that you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will meet their conditions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. You and the lender are the client. These conveyancing instructions have to be complied with.

Me and my brother have a terraced Edwardian property in Upper Clapton. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Chelsea Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Upper Clapton and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing practitioner who carried out the work.

What does commercial conveyancing in Upper Clapton cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Upper Clapton incorporates a broad array of guidance, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

We are soon to buying a house in Upper Clapton. Can the solicitor keep the amount we are are buying for confidential from the likes of Rightmove. How do I make sure this is not revealed?

HM Land Registry as a matter of law obliged to specify price sold data on the official title for residential properties countrywide which includes premises in Upper Clapton. The Title Register is an open document, so HM Land Registry would be breaking the law if they did not grant access to the register.

In essence you can ask the Land Registry to hide the price paid entry but the answer will be in the negative.