What is the optimum way to check that the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Harlesden is on the bank’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for TSB thus paying £192.00 in further conveyancing invoice.
Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this web page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Harlesden’ or your preferred area and you will see numerous conveyancers located in Harlesden or nearest you.
My wife and I are intent on selling our house in Harlesden and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Harlesden. We have lived in Harlesden for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)
Just acquired a terraced house in Harlesden , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Harlesden conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be certain that my ownership is registered.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Harlesden registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not always top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in Harlesden differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Harlesden approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because builders in Harlesden typically buy the real estate, 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 Harlesden or who has acted in the same development.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Harlesden in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Harlesden. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Harlesden especially if they are familiar with such properties in Harlesden.
As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but I am based in Harlesden. My solicitor (approximately 260 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Harlesden who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Harlesden