My fiance’s step-father is a conveyancing practitioner. I hope that I'll be able to get preferential rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Woodford Green?

Do compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this page. The fees may vary but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Woodford Green. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Woodford Green you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Woodford Green.

How does conveyancing in Woodford Green differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Woodford Green come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Woodford Green usually purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Woodford Green or who has acted in the same development.

Taking into account that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in Woodford Green I would like to talk to a lawyer about myhome move ahead of appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Woodford Green.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Woodford Green should be the figure that you are charged.

I am looking at a two maisonettes in Woodford Green which have in the region of forty five years remaining on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Woodford Green. The lease is a right to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the marketability of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage companies may be unwilling to lend money on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to purchase the freehold in Woodford Green. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

if there is a missing freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the price.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Woodford Green property is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 69.26 years.