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Reasons to use our Belgravia conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Belgravia selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Belgravia property lawyers work in conjunction with Belgravia estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party have offices in Belgravia - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 4 Belgravia lawyer are the key to a successful Belgravia home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Belgravia 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Belgravia since April 2020*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Belgravia

How do I search for the right solicitor who will supply a high level service for my conveyancing in Belgravia?

Option 1 is to ask your friends and family who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Second, search the web for conveyancing in Belgravia. Telephone two or three listed and request that they email you their conveyancing estimate and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct your conveyancing beforemaking your decision.

Third is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your individual expectations including the type of property,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to go for £99 conveyancing in Belgravia

We are planning to purchase with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. I went into 3 or 4 local companies yet am unable to find a Belgravia conveyancing firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel. Can you assist?

Feel free to make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Pick the building society and type Belgravia or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer located in Belgravia or by proximity to you.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Belgravia. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Belgravia

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Belgravia I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Belgravia in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Given that I am about to spend £400,000 on a terraced house in Belgravia I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer regarding theconveyancing prior to appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Belgravia.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Belgravia should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Belgravia conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Belgravia conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Belgravia premises is Flat 3 47 Cadogan Square in December 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable to the landord by the leaseholder for the lease extension was £732,935 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 13.33 years.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Belgravia what are the most frequent lease problems?

Leasehold conveyancing in Belgravia is not unique. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are missing. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall

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. Birmingham Midshires, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Aldermore all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Belgravia regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Belgravia but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Feltons, 14 Basil Street, London, United Kingdom, SW3 1AJ
  • Michael Lynn & Co, 8 Cheval Place, London, SW7 1ES
  • Decimus Fearon Llp, 186 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9QR
  • Ashley Wilson Solicitors Llp, 26 Ives Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2ND
  • Svedberg Law, 125 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9AU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Belgravia regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Belgravia practicing in commercial conveyancing in Belgravia. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Feltons, 14 Basil Street, London, United Kingdom, SW3 1AJ
  • Michael Lynn & Co, 8 Cheval Place, London, SW7 1ES
  • Decimus Fearon Llp, 186 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9QR
  • Ashley Wilson Solicitors Llp, 26 Ives Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2ND
  • Svedberg Law, 125 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9AU

Planning law solicitors in Belgravia regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Belgravia specialising in planning law. This may include advice on special planning controls
  • Keystone Law Limited, Second Floor Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX
  • Rokeby Johnson Baars Solicitors Limited, 22 Gilbert Street, London, W1K 5HD
  • Seddons, 5 Portman Square, London, W1H 6NT
  • Dwfm Beckman, 101 Wigmore Street, London, London, W1U 1FA
  • Jacobs Allen Hammond, 3 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 6EF

Neighboring Locations

Mayfair
Belgravia
Brompton
Knightsbridge
South Kensington

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

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