Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the primary reason for stalling in Bickley conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Bickley.

I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Bickley for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Bickley conveyancing specialists.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Bickley is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Bickley are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bickley you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bickley may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Bickley it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for my move?

The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Bickley or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Bickley vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three estimates from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Bickley. Before I get started I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Bickley - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Bickley conveyancing firm to represent me?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Bickley conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Bickley premises is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 50.57 years.