We are buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in West Ham who is on the Nottingham solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nottingham . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in West Ham.

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

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in West Ham. 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…’

In searching the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in West Ham it reveals many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in West Ham or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in West Ham differ, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of three quotes from different solicitors. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years remaining on my lease in West Ham. I now wish to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order 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 prove that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. In some cases a specialist would be useful to carry out a search and prepare a report which can be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing West Ham.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can one make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a West Ham conveyancing firm to represent me?

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

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a West Ham premises is 46 Credon Road in January 2014. On 11 September 2013 Deputy District Judge Price sitting at the Bow County Court made a vesting order that the freeholder surrender his lease and be granted a new lease of the Premises on such terms as may be determined by the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).The appropriate sum as concluded by the Tribunal was £7225 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 69.77 years.

Our conveyancing solicitor in West Ham has informed me that he requires personal identification documents stating that this is part of his obligations as a solicitor on the bank Solicitor panel. Can you confirm whether this is the case?

Due to Money Laundering Regulations your conveyancing lawyer is duty bound to confirm positively your identification when entering into a business relationship with you. It is a criminal offence if your lawyer not do this. If you do not provide ID early in the transaction the solicitor must refuse to act for you. It’s unlikely a lawyer will turn you away if you come to the first meeting without relevant ID but you will have to produce it at some point so you might as well bring it with you to the initial meeting so the lawyer can tick the ID verification box and start sorting out the conveyancing straight away. If you are getting a mortgage, your lawyer also has to check ID documents to satisfy the lender. This is not unique to conveyancing in West Ham