The loan agreement from NatWest for the refinancing of my 3 room maisonette is coming by the end of next week. Are you able to propose a cheap conveyancing law firm in Kennington?
You have come to the wrong place to search for cut-price fees for conveyancing solicitors in Kennington. Our aim is to provide excellent value conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers offering the bait of low cost conveyancing in Kennington. At best, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst it will result in you with a surprising uplift in extras and still not get the service expected.
We see that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Kennington?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Principality conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Kennington.
When it comes to lenders such as UBS, do Kennington conveyancers have to pay a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Kennington off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Kennington. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Kennington. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kennington
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
Hoping to buy a property located in Kennington and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Kennington. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Kennington area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Kennington. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I recently discovered that one of the directors of the firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Kennington is an aunty of the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this permitted?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. If you are obtaining mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS - Virgin One as of 1/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :