We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Brixton found by you but stumbled across some other fee calculations via the web look less pricey – why is this?
One can find plenty of websites promoting pretending to offer £99 conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalcharges result in the final fee being inflated. Solicitors ought to ensure charges set out in terms and conditions should be equitable invoiced The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Brixton clearly state all charges for a standard conveyancing matter.
Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Brixton?
There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out personalised exchanges. Please call us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
My partner and I are downsizing from our property in Brixton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Brixton. Having lived in Brixton for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Brixton. Now, I need my documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Brixton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Brixton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Brixton approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Brixton tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Brixton or who has acted in the same development.
I own a leasehold house in Brixton. Conveyancing and TSB mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Brixton who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?
The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Brixton conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I have had difficulty in negotiating a lease extension in Brixton. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Brixton conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Brixton property is 66 Southwell Road in March 2012. By Order of Deputy District Judge Stone dated 25 January 2012 a vesting order was made. The determination of the purchase price was referred to the Tribunal who decided that the amount payable for the freehold should be£29,612.00 This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired term was 72.58 years.