Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend execute conveyancing in Aldgate by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Do contact us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

I need some quick conveyancing in Aldgate as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts in less than 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Aldgate the following are examples of issues that can crop up and adversely impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Aldgate completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Aldgate in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further 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 Aldgate. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Aldgate to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Aldgate conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Aldgate conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Aldgate conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Aldgate who can give a testimonial? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Aldgate conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

in cases where there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to make a decision on the price.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Aldgate flat is 1-41 Royal Tower Lodge 40 Cartwright Street in April 2013. the tribunal adding the agreed value of capitalised ground rents and the reversion the price to be paid for the freehold was £1,187,000 This case related to 41 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 107 years.