I am in need of a property lawyer. Should I go for for an internet conveyancer or a high street Fenham conveyancing lawyer?

Fenham is a special area, where local knowledge is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle is great – just not for your conveyancing. The conveyancers that we list possess wide Fenham know how with a proactive, hands-onapproach that helps everything runs smoothly. It is a definite plus that they can make use of established rapport with financial advisers, local authorities, valuers and counterpart Fenham conveyancing firms

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Fenham. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?

Having for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you must choose a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you are faced with a tight a fixed date to complete the transaction. All auction property will have an associated auction pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor will need. If you have purchased leasehold property the auction pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation relating to a leasehold property. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

A colleague informed me that in purchasing a property in Fenham there could be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Fenham which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Fenham should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Does a directory service exist listing Bank of Ireland panel conveyancers in Fenham on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings available on the web. If you are in need of a Fenham property lawyer on the Bank of Ireland please make the most of our tool.

I am buying a new build apartment in Fenham. 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.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fenham

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply a car parking plan.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Fenham and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to commercial lessees, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Fenham is one of our many locations in which the firms we work with have offices

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Fenham conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Fenham conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Fenham conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I purchased a leasehold flat in Fenham, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Fenham with over 90 years remaining are worth £260,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2100

With only 75 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.