We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Charing Cross?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Charing Cross.

How does conveyancing in Charing Cross differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Charing Cross approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Charing Cross usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Charing Cross or who has acted in the same development.

Am I right to be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a web based conveyancing firm rather than a local Charing Cross conveyancing company?

As with lots of professional services, often input from family and friends can be very helpful. But there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all suggest lawyers to use. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you have to use for the lender related work in your house move.

My uncle has suggested that I use his conveyancers in Charing Cross. Should I find my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.

I am looking at a couple of maisonettes in Charing Cross both have about 50 years remaining on the lease term. Will this present a problem?

There are plenty of short leases in Charing Cross. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a period of time. As the lease gets shorter the value of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is advisable to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Charing Cross conveyancing firm to assist?

if there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to decide the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Charing Cross premises is 20 Avonwick Road in July 2013. The Tribunal was dealing with an application under Section 26 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 for a determination of the freehold value of the property. It was concluded that the price to be paid was Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy (£15,970) divided as to £8,200 for Flat 20 and £7,770 for Flat 20A This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 73.26 years.