Can you recommend a Aldermore allowed Highgate conveyancing conveyancer that can complete within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a local Highgate solicitor or a factory type comparison site?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Highgate conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Highgate. Go in to some well established firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your time frames together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Select the one that appears most efficient.
Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Highgate so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.
As opposed to 12 years ago, almost all lenders no longer oblige their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide identification documents and there are still distinct advantages to instructing a locally based ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Highgate.
I am buying a terrace house in Highgate. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to determine if these works are prohibited?
Your solicitor should check the deeds as conveyancing in Highgate can on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of alterations or need the consent of a 3rd party. Certain works require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
Intending to buy a maisonette in Highgate. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Highgate property lawyer is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.
I have instructed a Highgate conveyancing practitioner having checked that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
TSB will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually TSB will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Highgate postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with TSB, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Highgate.
I have recentlyfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Highgate for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Highgate conveyancing specialists.
How do I identify a Highgate law firm on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.
Feel free to make use of the tool on this page. Please pick a bank and your location and you will see a number of Highgate conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Highgate conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to check whether they are on the Bank of Scotland panel
I have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed flat in Highgate. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just had a quarterly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the maintenance contribution as usual as all rents and maintenance invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I have had difficulty in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Highgate. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Highgate conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Highgate premises is Flat 2A 19 Shepherds Hill in June 2014. The tribunal concluded in accordance with section 48 and schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act (the 1993 Act) that the premium payable in respect of the grant of a new lease for the Flat be £24,303 (twenty four thousand three hundred and three pounds) This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 67.85 years.