I am in need of a conveyancer. Should I go for for an internet conveyancer rather than a local Hackney conveyancing solicitor?

Established third party relationships is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Hackney conveyancers enjoy connections with financial advisers and Hackney, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Hosting a wealth of insight into the local area is also a plus .

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Hackney. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Hackney of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Hackney. Conveyancing is daunting 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hackney

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Hackney before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hackney. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Hackney to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed charges for commercial conveyancing in Hackney for under £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Hackney, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your details or telephone us so that we may furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.