I am looking for value for money property lawyer. Do I opt for a nationwide conveyancer as opposed to a local Westcombe Park conveyancing lawyer?

Westcombe Park is a unique place, where neighbourhood insight is a significant benefit. The relaxed pace of life is great – just not for your house move. The solicitors that we list combine deep Westcombe Park insight with a proactive, hands-onattitude that helps everything runs smoothly. It will certainly help that they benefit from long term connections with mortgage brokers, estate agents, valuers and other Westcombe Park conveyancing firms

Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Westcombe Park?

There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct attended exchanges. Please e-mail us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

We are aiming to move house in November. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Westcombe Park. Conveyancing firm was organised before I stumbled across this page.

On the day of completion you will need to collect the keys from the property agent but this should only happen after the sellers solicitors advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. You can tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Westcombe Park or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Westcombe Park.

How can we tell if a Westcombe Park conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Westcombe Park seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

I have finally had an offer on a flat in Westcombe Park accepted, the sellers do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The vendors have placed an offer on on an apartment, but it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other flats in the pipeline. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Westcombe Park. What should be my next step? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with UBS?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is approx £1k, then survey, Westcombe Park conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must check that your conveyancer is on the UBS approved list. As to the next stages this very much depends on the circumstances of your transaction, motivation for this property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market some home buyers will apply for a home loan with UBS and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancer to press on with the conveyancing in Westcombe Park.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current property to a buy to let loan with TSB and I will use the rest of the raised equity towards another house. The neighborhood we are looking at is Westcombe Park. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the conveyances?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are the lawyer should be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you conveyancer and communicate your expectations and needs.

I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Westcombe Park. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Westcombe Park conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Westcombe Park flat is 73 Walerand Road in August 2012. the result of the findings of the Tribunal led to a premium to be paid for the extended lease in respect of Flat 73 in the sum of £10,040. The premium applicable in respect of Flat 85 was £5,710. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 72 years.

What are the common defects that you come across in leases for Westcombe Park properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Westcombe Park is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain clauses are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts. A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the premises

A defective lease can cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Yorkshire Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Nottingham Building Society all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to withdraw.