Are the BSA intent on creating a online directory to list law firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in South Norwood?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

I require expedited conveyancing in South Norwood as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in South Norwood the following are instances of what can arise and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in South Norwood. Now, I need the documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in South Norwood of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am a couple of weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in South Norwood. I am not happy. Can you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you will need to make them aware of the new lawyer and ensure the offer are re-sent. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid added costs and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in South Norwood

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

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a South Norwood conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non South Norwood conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension work? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

I am the leaseholder of a second floor flat in South Norwood. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a South Norwood conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a South Norwood premises is Flats 55, 67 & 70 Melbourne Court Anerley Road in July 2013. The tribunal calculated that the premium for the extended lease at £48,366.00 for at 55, and £88,329.00 for ats 67 and 70 combined. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 26.38 years.