Please could you vouch for a Aldermore sanctioned Clapham and Salph End conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within two weeks? Am I best advised to unstruct a high street Clapham and Salph End solicitor or a nationwide comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Clapham and Salph End conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Clapham and Salph End. Go in to two or three firms and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Explain your expectations together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Select the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End?

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer conveyancing services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both duty bound to handle Clapham and Salph End conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that the necessary steps should be appropriately attended to.

Can I be sure that the Clapham and Salph End conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Clapham and Salph End. I have a mortgage agreed with Lloyds. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we appoint the agent's preferred conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family solicitor used to conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End

It is unlikely the owners are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the vendors direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to use your own,trusted Clapham and Salph End conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing targets pre-set by head office.

What are the frequently found defects that you witness in leases for Clapham and Salph End properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End is not unique. All leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

You will have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, The Mortgage Works, and Clydesdale all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

I purchased a basement flat in Clapham and Salph End, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Clapham and Salph End with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2096

With 71 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

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 without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

What type of premises does your Clapham and Salph End conveyancing estimates apply to?

Our conveyancing quotes are only relevant to standard domestic homes in England & Wales. Should you have any different requirements such as industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Clapham and Salph End you should contact us to consider your requirements .