Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Greenhithe is not listed on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Greenhithe conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must leave my rented flat in Greenhithe by 3/9/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards
How up to date is your database of Greenhithe solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? Do Yorkshire BS send you an updated list?
Greenhithe conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.
How does conveyancing in Greenhithe differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Greenhithe come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because developers in Greenhithe tend to purchase the site, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Greenhithe or who has acted in the same development.
What does commercial conveyancing in Greenhithe cover?
Greenhithe conveyancing for business premises covers a broad range of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
Due to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Greenhithe. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Greenhithe should include some of the following:
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Your solicitors should enable you to have an understanding of the insurance requirements Are pets allowed in the flat? Additions to the flat Advice as to the provision as set out in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - in respect of the block, and the wider rights a lessee enjoys Responsibility to repair and maintain the building. It is essential that you know who is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and communal areas
Following months of negotiations we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Greenhithe. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Greenhithe conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Greenhithe premises is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case related to 13 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 76 years.