I am in the market for a reasonably priced conveyancer. Do I opt for an online conveyancer rather than a high street Wandsworth conveyancing solicitor?
Established third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing solicitors. Wandsworth law firms benefit from long term relationships with lenders and agents, local authorities, valuers and other law firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Possessing a wealth of insight into the local area is also a plus .
Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Wandsworth even where I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for example if I wish to acquire an office in Wandsworth with a mortgage from Barclays Direct?
Our search tool is mainly there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Wandsworth but we have recorded at the bottom of this page a few Wandsworth commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the solicitors directly to establish if they can also act for Barclays Direct
Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Kent Reliance Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Wandsworth?
First, 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 for a fee.
I'm purchasing a new build house in Wandsworth with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not to tell my conveyancer about the deal as it would impact my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Wandsworth and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to commercial leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Wandsworth
I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Wandsworth. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Wandsworth ?
Most houses in Wandsworth are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Wandsworth so you should seriously consider looking for a Wandsworth conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. 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 freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Wandsworth conveyancing firm to represent me?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Wandsworth conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Wandsworth property is 4 Galveston Road in August 2012. The Tribunal determined that the price payable in respect of the purchase of the freehold was £22,650. The Tribunal remited this matter back to the Wandsworth County Court for execution of the freehold Transfer Deed. This case was in relation to 2 flats.