I have recentlybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Greenwich for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Greenwich conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Greenwich differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Greenwich contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Greenwich typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Greenwich or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking to sell my house. My previous conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Greenwich if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Greenwich. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Greenwich. I have discover a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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 am hoping to complete next month on a studio apartment in Greenwich. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

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

The length of the lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark Repair and maintenance of the premises You should be advised what counts as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned Does the lease prevent you from letting out the flat, or working from home if lease caters for for a reserve fund?

I am the leaseholder of a second floor flat in Greenwich. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount due for a lease extension?

if there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Greenwich property is 73 Walerand Road in August 2012. the result of the findings of the Tribunal led to a premium to be paid for the extended lease in respect of Flat 73 in the sum of £10,040. The premium applicable in respect of Flat 85 was £5,710. This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired term was 72 years.