We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Kew?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Kew.
Are all Kew Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel?
It is true that some lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of firms.
I am expecting a OIP from UBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do UBS recommend any Kew solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Kew solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the UBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and UBS through the process.
I have instructed a Kew conveyancing practitioner having checked that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Leeds Building Society will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Leeds Building Society will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Kew surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Kew ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not give a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Kew. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My husband and I are 17 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Kew. I am not happy. Can you help me find new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the loan are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid added costs and complications. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Kew
What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Kew conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Kew conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Kew conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:
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What are the legal fees for lease extension work?
I own a basement flat in Kew. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?
Where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the price.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Kew premises is Flat 1 30 Ennismore Avenue in September 2010. the Tribunal adopted and arrived at a premium for the lease extension of £29, 900 This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 68.34 years.
What is the average legal costs for conveyancing in Kew?
The average fee last year for conveyancing in Kew was just over one thousand four hundred and fifty pounds not including SDLT and HMLR charges.