I require expedited conveyancing in Earls Court as I am faced with a deadline to complete inside one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Earls Court the following are examples of issues that can appear and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Earls Court. Now, I need the documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Earls Court of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Earls Court. I happened to discover a web site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Earls Court. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Earls Court ?

The majority of houses in Earls Court 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 clear that you are buying in Earls Court in which case you should be looking for a Earls Court conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Earls Court conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Earls Court conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Earls Court flat is 5 Wetherby Gardens in June 2014. the Tribunal concluded that the price to be paid for the freehold of the property was £2,369,452. This case affected 5 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 38.98 years.

My a decade ago. He has been wed, divorced and has recently married again. He now wants to dispose of the Earls Court property. I suspect that he will just be asked to provide a copy of the marriage certificates to the property lawyer but he is concerned it will frustrate the home sale. Should he appoint a conveyancing practitioner to update the land title information for the property?

It is not absolutely necessary to update the title for the property as long as you have the proof required to show how the change of name resulted.

The buyer’s lawyer will check the title information and request evidence to establish the change of name for instance marriage documentation.