Are all Brondesbury Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

We previously appointed conveyancers located in Brondesbury on the Santander solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a supplemental amount for dealing with the Santander mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Santander?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your conveyancing practitioner is entitled to levy a fee for this. The fee is not dictated by Santander but by your Brondesbury solicitor. Numerous firms on the Santander panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

How can we tell if a Brondesbury conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Brondesbury obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Brondesbury. 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brondesbury

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Brondesbury it reveals numerous conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask friends and family who have acquired a property in Brondesbury or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Brondesbury differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to increase.

I own a leasehold flat in Brondesbury. Conveyancing and Halifax mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Brondesbury who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Brondesbury conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Having spent months of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Brondesbury. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Brondesbury conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Brondesbury premises is 50a Cavendish Road in April 2014. The Tribunal determines that the premium payable by the Applicant in respect of the extension of the lease for the flat was £82,319. This case affected 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 49.26 years.

How do I find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Brondesbury ?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they would recommend. Second, search the web for conveyancing in Brondesbury. Call a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to email you their conveyancing fees and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct your conveyancing before you commit. Third is to use this site to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Avoid the trap of appointing lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Brondesbury