Do I need to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a property in Enfield Lock?

Unless a prior purchase of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may take it that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Enfield Lock to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have recentlybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Enfield Lock for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the premises is in your name, 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 Enfield Lock conveyancing specialists.

My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, yet the agent informed us that the vendor will only go ahead if we instruct their chosen lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Enfield Lock

It is improbable the sellers are driving this. If they require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the vendors direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your preferred Enfield Lock conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn their estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Enfield Lock conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Enfield Lock conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Enfield Lock conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

If they are not ALEP accredited then why not? What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

I have given up trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Enfield Lock. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

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

An example of a Vesting Order and Purchase of freehold case for a Enfield Lock property is Ground Floor Flat 4A Baronet Road in February 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 23rd December 2008 (case number 8ED064) the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £8,689.00 This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 80.01 years.

What is the reason for my solicitor requiring numerous items of ID ahead of starting selling or purchasing a property in Enfield Lock?

Enfield Lock lawyers are required by the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, HMLR and current AML legislation to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your bank if you are taking a mortgage. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to SDLT and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and date of birth.