We are looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in West Wickham who is on the Skipton solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in West Wickham.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in West Wickham ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Wickham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Wickham especially if they are acquainted with such properties in West Wickham.
Are there any apps to assist me to identify a West Wickham law firm on the Halifax conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the search on this page. Please select a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of West Wickham conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some West Wickham conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to verify whether they are on the Halifax member panel
My father has urged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in West Wickham. Do I take his recommendation?
No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the solicitor that you are contemplating using.
What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a West Wickham conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a West Wickham conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non West Wickham conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:
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How many lease extensions has the firm completed in West Wickham in the last 12 months? What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing?
I own a a ground floor purpose built flat in West Wickham. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a West Wickham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a West Wickham flat is 26 Manor Road in July 2010. the Tribunal decided that price to be paid for the freehold was £12,420 This case affected 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 76.75 and 88.83.
We had our home loan agreed in principle on Monday with our bank. We appointed a long established conveyancer in West Wickham two days ago. This morning, our broker contacted us saying that the bank said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their 'approved list'. As FTB's, we had no idea that the mortgage company had a say Is this allowed?
You are at liberty to select any property lawyer you wish to appoint for your conveyancing in West Wickham however if your lender aren't happy with them you will have to incur an extra fee so your bank can instruct their own solicitors as well to protect their interest. On occasion it is conceivable that your solicitor may apply to get included on to the lender panel. You can use online search facilities including lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in West Wickham on the bank panel. You can go into your local lender branch in West Wickham. They will know some good conveyancing solicitors in West Wickham on the mortgage company panel.