I acquired my flat on 11 September and the transaction details is yet to be on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Deptford advises it will be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Deptford uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Deptford registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. Currently approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the property so an expedited registration is not always an essential issue but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Deptford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Deptford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Deptford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Deptford may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Deptford and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Deptford is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a residence in Newport but live in Deptford. My solicitor (based 235 miles awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Deptford who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Deptford

Expecting to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Deptford. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Deptford should include some of the following:

Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the main walls and foundations. It is important for you to know which party is liable for the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Are pets allowed in the flat? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Rent payments - what is payable and when you need to pay, and also know whether this is subject to change

Following years of negotiations we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Deptford. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Where there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to arrive at the sum to be paid.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Deptford premises is 41 Endwell Road in March 2013. this matter relateed to the acquisition of the freehold of a mid- terraced Victorian house converted into three separate self-contained dwellings. By an order dated 28/11/2012, Deputy District Judge Cole in the Bromley County Court held that the leaseholders were entitled to acquire the freehold and directed that the premium payable be determined by this Tribunal. The Tribunal assessed the premium to be £14,753 This case related to 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 80.01 years.