We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Spitalfields?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Spitalfields.

My uncle advised me that in purchasing a property in Spitalfields there could be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Spitalfields which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Spitalfields should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Can I be sure that the Spitalfields conveyancing solicitor on the Leeds Building Society panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Spitalfields seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Spitalfields. I have a mortgage agreed with Virgin Money. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Virgin Money, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Spitalfields 5 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your solicitor should know precisely where to find all the relevant paperwork so you may purchase or dispose of your property without a hitch. Where duplicates can’t be located, your solicitor can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your property.

What does commercial conveyancing in Spitalfields cover?

Spitalfields conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of guidance, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

My mother completed her conveyancing in Spitalfields 7 years past. She has since got married, divorced and is now remarried. She now wishes to the sell the Spitalfields property. I believe she will just be asked to supply copies of her marriage certificates to the conveyancing practitioner but she is anxious it could frustrate the house sale. Should she instruct a conveyancing practitioner to update the land title information for the house?

The is no need to bring up to date the register providing you have the proof needed to show how the change of name occurred.

Any buyer’s conveyancer will examine the registered entries and require evidence to establish the change of name for example marriage certificates.