Is the fact that my solicitor in Denmark Hill is not on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Denmark Hill conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Can you help? My Denmark Hill conveyancer is advising me that he is legally obliged toorder Denmark Hill conveyancing searches due to the fact thatthe firm are on the Santandersolicitor panel. Is my lawyer right?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a mortgage company your conveyancer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook requirements . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Denmark Hill conveyancing searches.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Denmark Hill. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the Barclays Direct approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?
The first thing to do is contact the conveyancer and enquire if they can act for the lender. Alternatively please call Barclays Direct who may be able to assist.
My wife and I purchasing a end of terrace house in Denmark Hill. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will legal due diligence on the property include investigations to determine if these works are allowed?
Your conveyancer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Denmark Hill will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain works or require the permission of a 3rd party. Some extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Is it the case that all Denmark Hill CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Principality conveyancing panel?
It is true that some banks and building societies now make use of CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Kent Reliance, do Denmark Hill conveyancing practitioners incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Denmark Hill is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Denmark Hill are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Denmark Hill you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Denmark Hill may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I've recently bought a leasehold house in Denmark Hill. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
After months of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Denmark Hill. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Denmark Hill conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Denmark Hill flat 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 related to 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 72.58 years.
