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Main reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kensal Rise

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Kensal Rise is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Kensal Rise solicitors work in partnership with Kensal Rise estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Kensal Rise conveyancing can be made a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Kensal Rise have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Kensal Rise and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Kensal Rise estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kensal Rise since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kensal Rise

Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Bank of Ireland Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Kensal Rise?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

I am buying a property in Kensal Rise. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Kent Reliance be concerned?

Given that your lender is Kent Reliance your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease does not meet these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Kensal Rise.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Kensal Rise. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved 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 who will take matters further.

I have finally had an offer on an apartment in Kensal Rise accepted, but there is a chain. The sellers have offered on a flat, however it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other apartments booked. I have selected a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Kensal Rise. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Leeds Building Society going?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Kensal Rise conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you must ensure that your property lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Regarding the next steps this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market some purchasers will apply for the mortgage with Leeds Building Society and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their lawyer to press on with searches.

What can a local search reveal concerning the property we're buying in Kensal Rise?

Kensal Rise conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search is essential in every Kensal Rise conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Kensal Rise 4 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?

Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be evidenced by HMLR under a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, find your property and get up to date copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for a small fee.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Kensal Rise is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Kensal Rise are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Kensal Rise you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kensal Rise may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I’m about to sell my ground floor flat in Kensal Rise. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have recently received a quarterly service charge demand – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the maintenance contribution as normal given that all rents and maintenance charges should be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

After years of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Kensal Rise. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to arrive at the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Kensal Rise property is 85A Chevening Road in August 2013. the Tribunals conclusions resulted in a payment of a premium for the new lease in the sum of £11,211 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 84.34 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kensal Rise regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kensal Rise but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • The Law Department Limited, 7a Wellington Road, London, NW10 5LJ
  • Carr And Kaye Solicitors, 3 Radnor Road, Queen's Park, London, London, NW6 6TT
  • Community Law Clinic Solicitors Limited, 6a Lonsdale Road, Queens Park, London, London, NW6 6RD
  • Gupta Law, 598 Harrow Road, Queens Park, London, London, W10 4NJ
  • S D Rosser & Co, 25 High Road, London, NW10 2TE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Kensal Rise

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Kensal Rise practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Service charge disputes

  • The Law Department Limited, 7a Wellington Road, London, NW10 5LJ
  • Carr And Kaye Solicitors, 3 Radnor Road, Queen's Park, London, London, NW6 6TT
  • Gillian Radford & Co, 453 Harrow Road, London, Westminster, W10 4RG
  • Community Law Clinic Solicitors Limited, 6a Lonsdale Road, Queens Park, London, London, NW6 6RD
  • S D Rosser & Co, 25 High Road, London, NW10 2TE

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Kensal Rise regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kensal Rise but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • Quality Conveyancing Ltd, Westgate House, W5 1YY
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA

Neighboring Locations

Willesden
Brondesbury
Kensal Rise
Kilburn
Kensal Green

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