I'm in the process of changing my existing standard mortgage to a BTL mortgage. I was told by my mortgage that I must appoint a lawyer for this. I got in contact with my past Shepherd's Bush conveyancing firm who acted on my behalf when I initially bought the house. The costs estimate sent of £550 has surprised me as its a remortgage than a sale or purchase.

The estimate fees seem a little high. If you are prepared to invest time comparing charges you might decrease the fees marginally by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were pleased with the conveyancing the firm offered you couldlive to rue choosing an an unknown solicitor. Remember to enquire the conveyancer can also act for . You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Shepherd's Bush conveyancing firm on the approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Shepherd's Bush.

I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Shepherd's Bush but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Shepherd's Bush and has limited impact for conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to appoint their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in Shepherd's Bush?

You should check but the chances are that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers where you take up the "fee-free" deal. Contact the lender and explore if they offer you a monetary alternative. Some banks have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Shepherd's Bush.

About to purchase a new build flat in Shepherd's Bush. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shepherd's Bush

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a property in Neath but live in Shepherd's Bush. My solicitor (who is 200 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Shepherd's Bush who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Shepherd's Bush based