How do I check that the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Forestdale is on the bank’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Barclays Direct thus spending £175.00 in supplemental legal charges.

You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type ‘Forestdale’ or your location and you will see numerous conveyancers offices in Forestdale or by proximity to you.

My wife and I own a semi-detached Victorian house in Forestdale. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Platform Home Loans Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Forestdale and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Forestdale for my house move. Can I see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

One may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.

We expect to complete the sale of our £375,000 garden flat in Forestdale in 8 days. The freeholder has quoted £408 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Forestdale?

For the majority of leasehold sales in Forestdale conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

Addressing pre-exchange enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Forestdale Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale

Your solicitor will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Forestdale leasehold premises is £350. For Forestdale conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to supply the information.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Forestdale conveyancing firm to assist?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Forestdale residence is The Woodlands 95 Purley Park Road in April 2009. The Tribunals own valuation produced the fi
gure of £37,912. This case affected 6 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 78.32 years.

I dont have enough spare cash to pay a 10% deposit on my apartment purchase in Forestdale , but I am keen proceed. Do I have options?

One option is to try and accept a smaller deposit. Most sellers will agree to a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment