We are acquiring a brand new flat in West Hampstead and my solicitor is telling me that she has to the mortgage company to reveal incentives from the developer. The Estate Agents are hassling me to exchange contracts and I would rather not delay deal. Is my lawyer right?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your solicitor. A precondition to being on a bank panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

My bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in West Hampstead but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in West Hampstead or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

The minority of West Hampstead conveyancing practitioners are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Do make use of our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a West Hampstead conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in West Hampstead , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my title? My West Hampstead conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my purchase is registered.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in West Hampstead registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration takes place once the buyer is living at the premises so 'speed' is not typically primary concern but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in West Hampstead it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in West Hampstead or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in West Hampstead vary, so it's a good idea to request at least four costs illustrations from different law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I am looking at a two flats in West Hampstead which have approximately 50 years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more costly to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.

I am the leaseholder of a two-bedroom flat in West Hampstead. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for a lease extension?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a West Hampstead conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a West Hampstead flat is Flat A 372 Cricklewood Lane in January 2013. The Tribunal decided that the premium for the extended lease should be £5,750.00 and that the terms of the new lease should be those set out in annex to the decsion This case affected 1 flat.