Having been referred to your company we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in South London found on your site but have come across some other costs illustrations via the web seem less pricey – why is this?
There are plenty of conveyancing organisations promoting supposedly cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for extracharges end up with the completion fee mounting up beyond all recognition. According to the Legal Ombudsman charges outlined in terms of engagement should be equitable invoiced The law firms that we list for conveyancing in South London set out all costs for the property you plan topurchase.
Will our conveyancer be asking questions regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in South London.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in South London. Some people will acquire a property in South London, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that can be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better understanding of the risks in South London. The standard information supplied to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a usual inquiry of the seller to discover if the premises has ever been flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a buyer could issue a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect answer. The buyer’s lawyers should also commission an enviro report. This will reveal if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be carried out.
3 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in South London completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in South London and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in South London
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in South London. I happened to discover a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
How and when do I pay stamp duty payable for my South London house purchase?
Your property lawyer should complete a stamp duty return for you during your South London conveyancing transaction for signature. On completion your solicitor will submit the STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the money - settle any tax bill liability for you.