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Reasons to use our Upper Clapton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Upper Clapton property lawyers work in conjunction with Upper Clapton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Upper Clapton conveyancing can become a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Upper Clapton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Upper Clapton registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Upper Clapton since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Upper Clapton

My husband and I are approaching an exchange on a property in Upper Clapton and my parents have transferred the 10% deposit to my conveyancer. I am now told that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my solicitor needs to make a notification to my bank. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I informed the bank about my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for this now to hold matters up?

The lawyer is legally required to check with lender to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Upper Clapton?

If you are buying a property in Upper Clapton your lawyer will request that you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is called for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is payable against the purchase price then this will be required immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed should be transferred a few days ahead of the completion date.

My apartment in Upper Clapton is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Will my property lawyer have to be required to be on the Principality conveyancing panel in order to deal with redeeming my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Principality conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their requirements fairly frequently currently.

I am purchasing a house and the solicitor has identified Chancel Repair to which the house could be obligated to pay as it falls into the area of such a church. He has suggested insurance. Is this really appropriate for conveyancing in Upper Clapton

Unless a prior acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Upper Clapton to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Upper Clapton before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not grant a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Upper Clapton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Upper Clapton especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Upper Clapton.

How difficult is it to switch solicitor as I need to find one who is on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing list. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Upper Clapton round the corner but she is not accepted by Bank of Scotland

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Upper Clapton on the Bank of Scotland panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Upper Clapton. In utilising search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Upper Clapton.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Upper Clapton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Upper Clapton specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Kostick Hanan Herskovic Llp, 1 Egerton Road, London, N16 6UE
  • Bude Storz, 220 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6RA
  • Morgan Has Solicitors Ltd, 1st and 2nd Floor Bank Chambers, 133 Stoke Newington High Street, London, London, N16 0PH
  • Moorehouse, Sophia House, 214-218 High Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4NP
  • Chris Solicitors, 72 Stoke Newington High Street, London, London, N16 7PA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Upper Clapton regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Upper Clapton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Verbatim Property Lawyers Ltd, 455 High Road, IG8 0XE
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA

Planning law solicitors in Upper Clapton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Upper Clapton practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Regnum Solicitors, Unit 7, Kinetica, 13 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2FD
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Bolt Burdon, Providence House, Providence Place, Islington, London, N1 0NT
  • Sal & Co Solicitors Limited, 191 Angel Place, Fore Street, Edmonton, London, England, N18 2UD
  • Ronald Fletcher Baker Llp, 326 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DR

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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