Do the conveyancing solicitors Indexed on your site carry out auction conveyancing in Harlesden?
We know of a few niche practitioners we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Harlesden is just one of the many areas of in which our lawyers have offices.
I am refinancing my house in Harlesden, does my lawyer need to be on the Santander Solicitor panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Santander will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Can I be sure that the Harlesden conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Harlesden obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Harlesden. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I recently had an offer accepted on a house in Harlesden. My mortgage broker pressured me to appoint their property lawyer. I paid an advanced payment of £225. A couple of days later, the property lawyer contacted me to say that they were not on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Virgin Money panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
Various web forums that I have come across warn that are the main reason for obstruction in Harlesden house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Harlesden.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Harlesden I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Harlesden for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.
What does commercial conveyancing in Harlesden cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Harlesden covers a wide array of advice, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, 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 loans and the termination of tenancies.