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Reasons to use our Fitzrovia conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Lawyer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal links with Fitzrovia selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Regardless other companies tell you it could be important to attend your lawyer to sign contracts. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 3 Fitzrovia property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Fitzrovia lawyer have established excellent connections with Fitzrovia local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Fitzrovia.
  • 5 Fitzrovia conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Fitzrovia conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fitzrovia since April 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fitzrovia

I am acquiring a ground floor flat in Fitzrovia. My lawyer is not listed on the lender approved panel. Am I still permitted to use my Fitzrovia conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the bank panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

Various options include

  • Proceed with your chosen Fitzrovia conveyancer but your bank will no doubt use a lawyer on their approved list. This will result in additional fees together with potential delay.
  • Choose a new conveyancer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
  • Appeal to your solicitor to attempt to join the bank panel

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Fitzrovia but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Fitzrovia and has limited impact for conveyancing in Fitzrovia but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be extinguished.

My uncle passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Fitzrovia. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £8000. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Yorkshire BS, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?

Given you plan to re-mortgage then Yorkshire BS will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Yorkshire BS mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

Just acquired a detached house in Fitzrovia , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register my title? My Fitzrovia conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my ownership is recorded.

As far as conveyancing in Fitzrovia registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any third persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration takes place after the new owner has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not always primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Given that I am about to part with over three hundred thousand on a house in Fitzrovia I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer regarding theconveyancing before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the conveyancer who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Fitzrovia.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a matter number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Fitzrovia should be the figure that you end up paying.

I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Fitzrovia. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Fitzrovia premises is 20 Avonwick Road in July 2013. The Tribunal was dealing with an application under Section 26 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 for a determination of the freehold value of the property. It was concluded that the price to be paid was Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy (£15,970) divided as to £8,200 for Flat 20 and £7,770 for Flat 20A This case related to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 73.26 years.

Are there frequently found defects that you see in leases for Fitzrovia properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Fitzrovia is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain provisions are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A duty to insure the building

You will encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, Skipton Building Society, and Nottingham Building Society all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to pull out.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Fitzrovia regulated by the SRA

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

  • David Goodman & Co, 34-35 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PZ
  • Magrath Llp, 66-67 Newman Street, London, London, W1T 3EQ
  • Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
  • Verto Group Legal Limited, 10 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8RL
  • Jaswal Johnston Llp, 73/75 Mortimer Street, London, London, W1W 7SQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Fitzrovia regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Fitzrovia practicing in commercial conveyancing in Fitzrovia. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • David Goodman & Co, 34-35 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PZ
  • Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
  • Verto Group Legal Limited, 10 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8RL
  • Jaswal Johnston Llp, 73/75 Mortimer Street, London, London, W1W 7SQ
  • Simmons Gleek, 1 Duchess Street, London, W1W 6AU

Planning law solicitors in Fitzrovia regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Fitzrovia practicing in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Fitzrovia
  • Collins Benson Goldhill Llp, 26-28 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 8QT
  • Hamlins Llp, Roxburghe House, 273-287 Regent Street, London, W1B 2AD
  • Joelson Jd Llp, 30 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LZ
  • Ronaldsons Llp, 3rd Floor, 55 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HQ
  • Tuckers Solicitors Llp, 39 Warren Street, London, London, W1T 6AF

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

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