Have purchased a a terraced house in Blackfriars , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Blackfriars conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my purchase is recorded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Blackfriars registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any other parties. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the new owner is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Blackfriars. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Blackfriars

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

My cousin has suggested that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Blackfriars. Should I use them?

No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are considering.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £325,000 garden flat in Blackfriars in six days. The landlords agents has quoted £300 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Blackfriars?

Blackfriars conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually requires the buyer’s solicitor sending questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer these enquiries most will be willing to assist. They may charge a reasonable charge for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it exceeds £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, without which the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has little choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to complete the sale of your home.

Following years of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Blackfriars. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Blackfriars conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Blackfriars residence is Flat 89 Trinity Court Grays Inn Road in February 2013. the Tribunal found that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be £36,229. This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 66.8 years.

Our conveyancer in Blackfriars has requested from me ID documents asserting that this is part of his legal duty as a solicitor on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. This is news to me - can I refuse?

Due to Money Laundering Regulations your conveyancing lawyer is duty bound to confirm positively your identification when entering into a business relationship with you. It is a criminal offence if your lawyer not do this. If you do not provide ID early in the transaction the solicitor must refuse to act for you. It’s unlikely a lawyer will turn you away if you come to the first meeting without relevant ID but you will have to produce it at some point so you might as well bring it with you to the initial meeting so the lawyer can tick the ID verification box and start sorting out the conveyancing straight away. If you are getting a mortgage, your lawyer also has to check ID documents to satisfy the bank. This is not unique to conveyancing in Blackfriars