I am refinancing my flat in Primrose Hill, does my lawyer need to be on the Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the conveyancing panel, but would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

How does conveyancing in Primrose Hill differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Primrose Hill approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because house builders in Primrose Hill tend to purchase the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Primrose Hill or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Primrose Hill is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Primrose Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Primrose Hill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Primrose Hill 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 residence.

I am a couple of weeks into a residential purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Primrose Hill. I am am extremely disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you must inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid added charges and complications. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Primrose Hill

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill. Before I get started I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Primrose Hill - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I own a leasehold flat in Primrose Hill, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Primrose Hill with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 50

With just 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.