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Reasons to use our South Tottenham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 South Tottenham property lawyers work in conjunction with South Tottenham estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 2 South Tottenham solicitor are the linchpin to a successful South Tottenham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 No matter what any alternative companies say it just might be important to visit your lawyer to execute legal papers. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in South Tottenham
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. South Tottenham has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Tottenham since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Tottenham

I am obtaining a mortgage with Nat West. My intention is to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in South Tottenham. Does the Nat West Solicitor panel exclude Licensed Conveyancers?

The Nat West approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

My partner and I are downsizing from our property in South Tottenham and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in South Tottenham. We have lived in South Tottenham for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should check with 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)

I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in South Tottenham. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in South Tottenham of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

About to purchase a new build apartment in South Tottenham. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Tottenham

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a South Tottenham conveyancing firm to help?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a South Tottenham conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a South Tottenham property is 22 Wakefield Road in January 2012. Following a vesting order Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court under section 26 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 on 9th May 2011 the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £17,400 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 74.13 years.

Are there frequently found problems that you witness in leases for South Tottenham properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in South Tottenham. All leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain clauses are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Insurance obligations

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Birmingham Midshires, Skipton Building Society, and Godiva Mortgages Ltd all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

I am purchasing a maisonette mortgage free. I have provided conveyancer with 2 separate proof of photographic identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake DVD.

For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your South Tottenham conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South Tottenham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South Tottenham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Southgate & Co, 631 Seven Sisters Road, London, N15 5LE
  • Moorehouse, Sophia House, 214-218 High Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4NP
  • Rahman & Co Solicitors Ltd, 33 West Green Road, London, N15 5BY
  • Kaye Tesler & Co Inc Michael D Kaye & Co, 86 West Green Road, London, N15 5NS
  • Phil Solicitors, 258 High Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4AJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South Tottenham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South Tottenham specialising in commercial conveyancing in South Tottenham. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Southgate & Co, 631 Seven Sisters Road, London, N15 5LE
  • Rahman & Co Solicitors Ltd, 33 West Green Road, London, N15 5BY
  • Kaye Tesler & Co Inc Michael D Kaye & Co, 86 West Green Road, London, N15 5NS
  • Phil Solicitors, 258 High Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4AJ
  • Sam & Co Solicitors, 79 Broad Lane, London, N15 4DW

Planning law solicitors in South Tottenham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Tottenham practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Regnum Solicitors, Unit 7, Kinetica, 13 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2FD
  • Sal & Co Solicitors Limited, 191 Angel Place, Fore Street, Edmonton, London, England, N18 2UD
  • Stuart & Co, 285 Fore Street, London, London, N9 0PD
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Bolt Burdon, Providence House, Providence Place, Islington, London, N1 0NT

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