I selected a Putney Heath based firm for my conveyancing in Putney Heath last week. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions I seeI am on the hook for costs even if the dealdoes not happen. Would I be best advised to use an internet conveyancing company promising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Putney Heath?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to offset the conveyances that do not go ahead. Please beware that such deals tend not to cover disbursements such as Putney Heath conveyancing search charges.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Putney Heath? Why is this being asked of me?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing instruction. The Terms and Conditions that you are required to sign will no doubt reaffirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you refuse to hand over ID verification documents, your conveyancer can not take you on as a client.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to to identify firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in Putney Heath?

Lexsure has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.

We are buying a end of terrace house in Putney Heath. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will legal work on the property include enquiries to see if these alterations are prohibited?

Your solicitor should check the registered title as conveyancing in Putney Heath can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain changes or require the permission of another owner. Some works require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I happen to be the sole recipient of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Putney Heath. The Putney Heath property was put into my name in November. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship will be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in November. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be caught by that. many mortgage companies would take a sensible view as this requirement principally exists to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of property.

I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Kent Reliance. Is it usual for Kent Reliance to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Putney Heath is approved on their conveyancing panel? Kent Reliance have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Kent Reliance to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Putney Heath conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Putney Heath conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Putney Heath conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:

How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Putney Heath conveyancing firm to assist?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Putney Heath conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Putney Heath premises is 19 St. Margarets Crescent in August 2010. the tribunal was of the view that the premium to be paid by the leaseholder for the freehold reversion was £51,983.00 This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 66.25 years.