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Top reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Notting Hill

  • 1 Notting Hill solicitor are the key to a successful Notting Hill conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Notting Hill is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Notting Hill conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers say it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to sign documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 Notting Hill lawyers work in partnership with Notting Hill estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Notting Hill since April 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Notting Hill

I just bought a house at auction in Notting Hill. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Having legally committed yourself to purchase you now have to retain a conveyancing lawyer as a matter of urgency as you will have a tight a drop dead date to complete the purchase. An auction property will have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the documents that your solicitor requires. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal papers should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

My wife and I purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Notting Hill. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to see if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Notting Hill will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of works or require the permission of another owner. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Notting Hill. I have a mortgage offer with Lloyds. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

Should our lawyer be asking questions regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Notting Hill.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors conducting conveyancing in Notting Hill. Plenty of people will acquire a property in Notting Hill, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Notting Hill. The standard property information forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a usual inquiry of the owner to determine if the premises has historically flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the vendor, then a purchaser may bring a compensation claim stemming from an inaccurate reply. The purchaser’s lawyers may also commission an enviro report. This should higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be made.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Notting Hill 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

You no longer need to have the physical official documentation to prove you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

Is there anything unique about your site and other online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Notting Hill?

At this site secure an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances for your conveyancing in Notting Hill. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have commission deals with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest per referral, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Notting Hill

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Notting Hill. I happened to land on a site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Notting Hill. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Notting Hill are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Notting Hill in which case you should be shopping around for a Notting Hill conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Notting Hill conveyancing firm to assist?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Notting Hill conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Notting Hill premises is 2 Grove House 95 Addison Road in October 2013. the Tribunal decided that the premium to bepaid for a new lease is £50,050. This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 68.4 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Notting Hill regulated by the SRA

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

  • Avighna, 53 Norland Square, Holland Park, London, W11 4PY
  • John May Law, 17 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT
  • Lita Gale, 202 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, W8 4DP
  • Oliver Fisher, Astley House, 33 Notting Hill Gate, London, London, W11 3JQ
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Notting Hill

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

  • John May Law, 17 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT
  • Oliver Fisher, Astley House, 33 Notting Hill Gate, London, London, W11 3JQ
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB
  • Kelvin Hing & Co Solicitors, 3.5 Clifford Court, 24-25 Kensington Garden Square, London, London, W2 4BE
  • Sabeers Stone Greene Llp, 130a Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8AA

Planning law solicitors in Notting Hill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Notting Hill specialising in planning law. This should include advice on compulsory purchases in Notting Hill
  • Hoffman-bokaei Solicitors, Suite 2, Exhibition House, Addison Bridge Place, Hammersmith Road Kensington Olympia, London, London, W14 8XP
  • Parfitt Cresswell, 593-599 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5UA
  • Grower Freeman, Ivor House, 25-26 Ivor Place, London, NW1 6HR
  • Glovers Solicitors Llp, 6 York Street, London, W1U 6QD
  • Streathers Solicitors Llp, 44 Baker Street, London, London, W1U 7AL

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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