We are downsizing from our house in Bush Hill Park and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Bush Hill Park lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Bush Hill Park. Having lived in Bush Hill Park for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of 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 sickness)
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Bush Hill Park before retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Bush Hill Park. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Bush Hill Park especially if they are familiar with such properties in Bush Hill Park.
Is it possible to switch solicitor as I have to appoint a firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing list. I instructed a family conveyancing solicitor in Bush Hill Park round the corner but he is not accepted by Nationwide Building Society
It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Bush Hill Park on the Nationwide Building Society panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Bush Hill Park. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Bush Hill Park.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Bush Hill Park for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
One can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training purposes.
I work for a long established estate agency in Bush Hill Park where we have experienced a few leasehold sales derailed due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received inconsistent advice from local Bush Hill Park conveyancing solicitors. Can you confirm whether the owner of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or simultaneously with completion of the disposal of the property.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
After years of correspondence we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Bush Hill Park. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Bush Hill Park conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Bush Hill Park residence is First Floor Flat 109 Lyndhurst Road in May 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 29th October 2009 the Tribunal decided on a figure of £5,012 for a lease extension. This case affected 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 81.79 years.
What is the reason for my solicitor requiring numerous items of identification before they can proceed with my conveyancing in Bush Hill Park?
Bush Hill Park lawyers are required by the Law Society, SRA, the Land Registry and current Money Laundering legislation to record that the have checked the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your bank if you are taking a mortgage. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to SDLT and need to have details such as your full names, national insurance number and DOB.