Having spent time looking at mumsnet.com for a recommended solicitor in Woodford Green, many comment that I must instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?

Woodford Green Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have been granted accreditation by the law Society The Law Society introduced CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the home buying process. CQS helps house movers to identify solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Woodford Green is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The scheme obliges solicitors to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

My relative advised me that if I am buying in Woodford Green I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

A search of this type is occasionally included in the estimate for your Woodford Green conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Woodford Green around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Woodford Green.

I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Woodford Green for below 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Woodford Green, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right solicitor. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Woodford Green conveyancing firm to help?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Woodford Green conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case 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 affected 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 69.26 years.

What are the common defects that you encounter in leases for Woodford Green properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Woodford Green is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain sections are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage Insurance obligations

You will encounter a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Lloyds TSB Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Barclays Direct all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to pull out.

My husband and I hope to acquire our 1st house in Woodford Green. Conveyancing lawyer has been selected. The mortgage adviser pointed out that a survey is not necessary as the house is just fifteen years old.

As the bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the property is more than ten years old the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could suffice. The report should highlight any obvious problems and recommend additional investigation if appropriate. If there are any indications of material issues seek a full Building Survey from the beginning.