After scouring consumer advice sites for a cheap solicitor in Fitzrovia, many post that I should use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol Membership includes many organisations who execute conveyancing in Fitzrovia.
I'm purchasing my first flat in Fitzrovia with a loan from Barclays . The developers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The property agent told me not to tell my conveyancer about this deal as it could put at risk my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Fitzrovia and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to business tenants, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Fitzrovia
My father-in-law has urged me to instruct his conveyancers in Fitzrovia. Do I follow his recommendation?
No doubt the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or family who have actually experience in using the firm that you are contemplating using.
Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the disposal of our £250,000 maisonette in Fitzrovia in seven days. The freeholder has quoted £420 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Fitzrovia?
Fitzrovia conveyancing on leasehold flats normally necessitates administration charges levied by landlords agents :
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Addressing pre-exchange questions
Where consent is required before sale in Fitzrovia
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Having spent years of negotiations we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Fitzrovia. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
in cases where there is a absentee landlord or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the sum to be paid.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Fitzrovia residence is 20 Avonwick Road in July 2013. The Tribunal was dealing with an application under Section 26 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 for a determination of the freehold value of the property. It was concluded that the price to be paid was Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy (£15,970) divided as to £8,200 for Flat 20 and £7,770 for Flat 20A This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 73.26 years.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Fitzrovia ?
Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a solicitor