Having been recommended your site we were about to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Stockwell found using your search tool but stumbled across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem less pricey – why is this?

You can find numerous solicitors promoting so-called £99 conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalfees result in the completion fee mounting up beyond all recognition. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure costs listed in terms of business should be fair and reasonable raised The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Stockwell specify all charges for a residential conveyancing case.

When it comes to lenders such as Leeds Building Society, do Stockwell conveyancers have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

My husband and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from Principality as we intend to carry out improvements to our house in Stockwell. Are we obliged to select a local Stockwell solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Principality don't usually require a member of their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Principality panel.

I am expecting a DIP from Principality this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Principality recommend any Stockwell solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Stockwell solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Principality conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Principality through the process.

I'm refinancing my current house to a buy to let mortgage with National Westminster Bank and I will use the rest of the raised equity towards a second property. The neighborhood we are talking about is Stockwell. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. Assuming that they are your solicitor should be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.

As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am disposing of a house in Cardiff but reside in Stockwell. My conveyancer (approximately 260 miles awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Stockwell to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Stockwell

I only have Sixty One years remaining on my lease in Stockwell. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent would be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Stockwell.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Stockwell conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Stockwell residence is 3 Tintern Street in February 2010. The tribunal had jurisdiction to make a decision on the price of the freehold of the subject premises and concluded that the premium should be £24,630.00 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 73.69 years.