I have an AIP. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel solicitor as I would much rather appoint a specialised conveyancing solicitor in West Kensington?
You should check but the the likelihood is that appoint one of their panel lawyers where you accept the "fee-free" incentive. Call the bank to check if they make available a cash alternative. Some mortgage companies have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in West Kensington.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in West Kensington and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in West Kensington. We have lived in West Kensington for six years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in West Kensington I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in West Kensington for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage that many years may be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.
What does commercial conveyancing in West Kensington cover?
West Kensington conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of guidance, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, 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.
My husband and I are novice buyers - agreed a price, but the estate agent told us that the seller will only proceed if we use their recommended solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in West Kensington
It is improbable the vendors are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your own,trusted West Kensington conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds pre-set by senior management.