We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Earlsfield?

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

Having spent time reading consumer advice sites for an affordable lawyer in Earlsfield, many say that I must look for a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's leading mortgage companies. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). CQS is not a scheme offered by the Society for Licensed Conveyancers. Earlsfield is one of the numerous areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited lawyers.

We are purchasing a house in Earlsfield. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? On completion day we have to send money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

We had selected conveyancers located in Earlsfield on the Aldermore solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a separate sum for dealing with the Aldermore mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Aldermore?

Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your conveyancing practitioner can levy a fee for this. The charge is not set by Aldermore but by your Earlsfield property lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Aldermore panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I am purchasing a property in Earlsfield. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nottingham be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham your lawyer must check the conveyancing requirements outlined in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Nottingham where a lease does not comply with these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Earlsfield.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Earlsfield conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Earlsfield conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Earlsfield conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm completed in Earlsfield in the last twenty four months? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Earlsfield conveyancing firm to assist?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Earlsfield flat is 35 Trewint Street in February 2012. The Tribunal arrived at a premium of £32 425 for the freehold reversion. The matter was transferred back to the court for further consideration which required the applicants pay the premium (less any assessed costs) into court after which the court would execute a transfer of the freehold. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term was 70.57 years.

We have been informed by numerous friends that it may take 6-8 weeks for Earlsfield conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The draft contract was only sent to my conveyancer a few days ago so now does it countdown?

Six to eight weeks is a very unreliable timescale. Giving assurances as to exactly how long Earlsfield conveyancing will take is an impossible task. Without fail every Earlsfield conveyancing transaction will have it’s specific set of concerns. Accordingly your conveyancing practitioner should be unwilling to predict the an exact timeframe to complete conveyancing in Earlsfield.