Why would I use a Clapham conveyancing company when web based conveyancers are easier on the wallet?

By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in Clapham and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t become consumed with sourcing the cheapest Clapham conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a stressful move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. He or She will update you on any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to contact the office you will know who to ask for and they will ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

I am purchasing a terraced house in Clapham. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Clapham you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Clapham.

I have been told that property searches are the main reason for hinderance in Clapham house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Clapham.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Clapham?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Clapham. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

One month into buying a property in Clapham. Conveyancing lawyer has phoned to say the property is "Leasehold". Will this likely adversely affect the salability of the property?

Clapham conveyancing does not usually involve leasehold houses. The main consideration here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If it's 999 years with a peppercorn rent, it's virtually freehold, so it shouldn't impact the saleability too much.

At the other end of the spectrum, if it's, say, fifty five years it is bound to have a significant impact on the saleability, and probably wouldn't be acceptable to the bank. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be set out in the lease to be supplied to your conveyancing practitioner.