I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Tolworth by 23/7/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they chase the sellers solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will work to achieve
We note that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Tolworth?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Tolworth.
I am assisting my niece sell her house in Tolworth. Will the conveyancer commission the EPC or it is for me to coordinate?
After the demise of Home Packs, EPC’s was left as a required part of selling a property. An EPC should be commissioned prior to the property being advertised. This is not something that solicitors normally organise. If you are instructing a Tolworth conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange energy assessments given their relationships with reputable local providers
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Lloyds. Tolworth conveyancing solicitors are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Lloyds?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Lloyds completed the valuation? Have you informed Lloyds as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Tolworth. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction 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 Services Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that 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.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Tolworth prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Tolworth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Tolworth. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
Following months of dialogue we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Tolworth. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Tolworth conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Tolworth property is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case affected 1 flat.
There are plenty of houses in Tolworth on private roads. I am buying one such property. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a property on a private road?
Tolworth conveyancing lawyers are well versed in dealing propertieson unadopted roads. Your property lawyer will investigate Land Registry data to identify any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a residents association that owners pay into for the upkeep of the road. If one exists, the road should be maintained and appear better than council maintained.