I went with a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Blackwall today. Going through the fine print I notewe are responsible for charges even if the movefalls through. Should I go with them or choose a web based solicitor practice promising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Blackwall?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to cover those cases that abort. Do bear in mind that these promotions tend not to cover outlay such as Blackwall conveyancing search charges.

We are looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Blackwall who is on the Nationwide approved panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nationwide . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Blackwall.

My wife and I buying a 3 bedroom semi in Blackwall. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to determine if these works are prohibited?

Your property lawyer will review the registered title as conveyancing in Blackwall can sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of works or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Certain additions need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We had instructed conveyancers located in Blackwall on the Co-operative solicitor approved list. They have just billed me an additional fee for handling the Co-operative mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Co-operative?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancer can charge a fee for this. This charge is not set by Co-operative but by your Blackwall property lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Co-operative panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

Nottingham have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a flat in Blackwall has been accepted, now what?

Your estate agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (make sure the lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Nottingham or your financial adviser and finish off any outstanding paperwork. Nottingham will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to arrange a time for the valuation to take place. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nottingham will issue the offer to you and your solicitors. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Blackwall.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Blackwall. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Blackwall

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Due to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Blackwall. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they are sending me a report on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Blackwall should include some of the following:

Your solicitors should enable you to have an understanding of the insurance obligations The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Specifying your legal entitlements in respect of common areas in the building.E.G., does the lease include a right of way over an accessway or staircase? You should be sent a copy of the lease How long the lease is. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark

Having spent years of correspondence we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Blackwall. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Blackwall conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Blackwall residence is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 101.61 years.