When it comes to mortgage companies such as RBS, do West Hendon property lawyers have to pay a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Can I be sure that the West Hendon conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in West Hendon obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.
I have a mortgage with Nottingham for my property in West Hendon. Conveyancing has been completed months ago. If I am intending to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Nottingham?
You must advise Nottingham in advance of letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Nottingham’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Nottingham will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Nottingham directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Nottingham conveyancing panel firm.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years past for my conveyancing in West Hendon. Now, I need my files however 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 West Hendon of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in West Hendon ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Hendon. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in West Hendon to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
What is different about your site and other online quote calculators for conveyancing in West Hendon?
At this site get an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in West Hendon. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate kick-back deals with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the most per referral, rather than the best value conveyancing in West Hendon
I am intending to sublet my leasehold flat in West Hendon. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?
A small minority of properties in West Hendon do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
After years of dialogue we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in West Hendon. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a West Hendon conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a West Hendon residence is First Floor Flat 61 Wilberforce Road in March 2014. The premium payable was £10,130 and the case was remitted back to the Willesden County Court to effect the Vesting Order (Claim No 3W103100). This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 71 years.
I previously informed by my mortgage company that their approved lawyers work on no move no charge basis for conveyancing in West Hendon. I had a purchase fall through and now the lawyers have invoiced for search fees! They say the fees are independent!
West Hendon conveyancing search fees are disbursements not solicitors costs as these are due to a third party.