Why would one instruct a Battersea conveyancing company when internet based alternatives are easier on the wallet?

Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Battersea and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t expend your energy getting the lowest priced Battersea conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. Emails can't replace a telephone call and can never replicate a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated as to progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll ensure you are kept fully informed.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Battersea. I now require my file but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should call 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 Battersea of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Battersea. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Battersea

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Battersea ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Battersea. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am a negotiator for a long established estate agency in Battersea where we have witnessed a number of leasehold sales put at risk due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given conflicting advice from local Battersea conveyancing firms. Please can you confirm whether the owner of a flat can initiate the lease extension process for the buyer?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer need not have to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can one make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Battersea conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Battersea conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Battersea flat is 150A Albert Palace Mansions Lurline Gardens in July 2013. The Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the new lease of the subject property was £42,069 This case affected 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 57.06 years.