How do I search for the right lawyer who can supply a first class service for my conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End?

Option 1 is to ask connections who they would recommend.

Second, look on the web for conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End. Phone two or three listed and invite them to send you their conveyancing fee calculations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee the conveyancing prior tocommitting.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique expectations including location,deadlines, complications and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to appoint ninety nine pound conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End

The Clapham and Salph End conveyancing firm handling our Clapham and Salph End conveyancing has identified a discrepancy between the assumptions in the valuation survey and what is revealed within the title deeds. My lawyer informs me that he is obliged to check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s approach correct?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End? Is this really necessary?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Clapham and Salph End conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are obliged by law to validate not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of the money that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may result in your lawyer terminating their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers will have an obligation to inform the appropriate authorities should they believe that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

What makes your site different to other web based conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End?

At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances of your conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have kick-back arrangements with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the highest per referral, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End

Last September I purchased a leasehold flat in Clapham and Salph End. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I bought a basement flat in Clapham and Salph End, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Clapham and Salph End with over 90 years remaining are worth £175,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2084

With just 58 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £23,800 and £27,400 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.