My previous solicitor has sent a quote for £1400 for freehold conveyancing in West Brompton. I’m hoping to downsize from a newly refurbished house for £250,000. Is this over the top? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in West Brompton?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. Where you are prepared to expend time scrutinising fee on a like for like basis you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, you mightlive to regret opting for an an unknown conveyancer. Don't forget to ensure the conveyancer can represent your lender. Do make use of our search tool to locate a West Brompton conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in West Brompton.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in West Brompton?

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

My wife and I own a renovated Georgian property in West Brompton. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Alliance & Leicester . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in West Brompton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in West Brompton. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in West Brompton are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in West Brompton so you should seriously consider shopping around for a West Brompton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

I am the leaseholder of a garden flat in West Brompton. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for a lease extension?

if there is a missing landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a West Brompton residence is 5 Wetherby Gardens in June 2014. the Tribunal concluded that the price to be paid for the freehold of the property was £2,369,452. This case was in relation to 5 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 38.98 years.

What are the compelling advantages to selecting a local solicitor in West Brompton

Home movers in West Brompton opt for a local solicitor so that they can attend the lawyer’s offices in the event that they have problems, and to execute documents without using the post.

There is a marginal advantage in selecting a property lawyer nearby to the property you are buying, due to the familiarity of the region and possible local concerns - however this is debatable. Many conveyancers undertaking their communications via the web and may be any place in the world.