After reviewing consumer advice sites for a high-quality solicitor in Beckenham, many post that I must instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing processes via the scheme protocol It covers numerous companies who conduct conveyancing in Beckenham.
I have been told that property searches are a common reason for obstruction in Beckenham house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Beckenham.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Beckenham in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not give a loan on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Beckenham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Beckenham for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
One may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training reasons.
I am employed by a reputable estate agent office in Beckenham where we see a number of leasehold sales derailed as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Beckenham conveyancing solicitors. Could you clarify whether the owner of a flat can commence the lease extension process for the buyer?
As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser need not have to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.
An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Beckenham conveyancing firm to assist?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Beckenham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Beckenham property 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 remaining number of years on the lease was 76.75 and 88.83.