I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Santander. I would like to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Holland Park. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?

The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

The deeds to our house can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Holland Park 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Holland Park. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Holland Park

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Holland Park it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Holland Park or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Holland Park differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four estimates from different solicitors. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years remaining on my lease in Holland Park. I now want to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the landlord. In some cases a specialist should be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document which can be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Holland Park.

We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Holland Park. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

if there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to determine the price payable.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Holland Park flat is 93 Oakwood Court in June 2010. the LVT determined that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £492,083, This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 37.79 years.