I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Becontree Heath for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Becontree Heath conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Becontree Heath differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Becontree Heath come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because house builders in Becontree Heath typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Becontree Heath or who has acted in the same development.

Is it possible to swap solicitor as I have to choose one who is on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Becontree Heath round the corner but he is not accepted by Bank of Scotland

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Becontree Heath on the Bank of Scotland panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Becontree Heath. In making use of search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Becontree Heath.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Becontree Heath. I happened to stumble across a web site which looks to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

My husband and I may need to sub-let our Becontree Heath basement flat for a while due to a career opportunity. We instructed a Becontree Heath conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time seek any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?

A small minority of properties in Becontree Heath do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Becontree Heath conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Becontree Heath conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Becontree Heath property is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 61.36 years.