My son-in-law is in the process of securing a newly built flat in Chase Cross with a mortgage from . His conveyancer has said that there is a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. This document is news to me - what is it and who needs sight of it?

The document is intended to provide information to the main parties engaged in the purchase. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when asked. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Chase Cross even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example where I wish to acquire an office in Chase Cross with a mortgage from ?

Our comparison service is primarily used to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in Chase Cross but we have set out at the bottom of this page some Chase Cross commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to check if they are also authorised to represent

I have todayfound out that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Chase Cross for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out 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 Chase Cross conveyancing specialists.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Chase Cross for my home move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Members of the public can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Chase Cross. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Chase Cross ?

The majority of houses in Chase Cross are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Chase Cross so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Chase Cross conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Chase Cross Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

The majority of Chase Cross leasehold apartments will have a service bill for maintenance of the building levied by the landlord. Should you purchase the flat you will have to pay this contribution, usually quarterly during the year. This can vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. In all probability there will be a rentcharge to be met yearly, normally this is not a large sum, say about £50-£100 but you need to enquire it because on occasion it can be surprisingly expensive. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? Can you tell me if there are any major works anticipated that will add a premium to the maintenance charges?