Me and my fiance are buying a 3 bedroom apartment in Golders Green with a mortgage. We would like to retain our Golders Green lawyer, but the bank advise she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have little option but to instruct one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or retain our Golders Green property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We regard this is unjust; can we not insist that the bank use our Golders Green lawyer ?
Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Golders Green conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
We are purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Golders Green who is on the Leeds Building Society approved panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Golders Green.
I am downsizing from our home in Golders Green and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Golders Green. We have lived in Golders Green for six years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should 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 sickness)
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Golders Green in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Golders Green. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Golders Green to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Golders Green for my purchase. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £350,000 maisonette in Golders Green on Friday in a week. The landlords agents has quoted £300 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Golders Green?
Golders Green conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes often involves the purchaser’s lawyer submitting questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to answer such questions the majority will be willing to do so. They may charge a reasonable administration fee for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it is above £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of rights and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is not strictly payable. In reality you have little option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.
I have given up seeking a lease extension in Golders Green. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Golders Green conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Golders Green residence is Flat A 372 Cricklewood Lane in January 2013. The Tribunal decided that the premium for the extended lease should be £5,750.00 and that the terms of the new lease should be those set out in annex to the decsion This case affected 1 flat.