My mortgage company has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Hither Green but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Hither Green local to me. Can you assist?

Far from all Hither Green conveyancing firms are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to locate a Hither Green conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Hither Green in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hither Green. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hither Green especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Hither Green.

Should I be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Hither Green conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often referrals from connections can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all suggest lawyers to select. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to select your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that some mortgage providers have an approved list of lawyers you must use for the lender related work in your conveyancing.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Hither Green. I've land on a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Hither Green. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Hither Green ?

The majority of houses in Hither Green are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Hither Green in which case you should be shopping around for a Hither Green conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Hither Green. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount payable for the purchase of the freehold?

in cases where there is a missing landlord or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the price payable.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Hither Green property is 18 Handen Road in April 2013. On 26 October 2012 District Judge Zimmels sitting at the Lambeth County Court made a Vesting Order that the Applicants be granted the right to acquire the freehold upon such terms and at such price determined by the LVT. The Tribunal arrived a figure of £39,535 as a valuation for the enfranchisement. This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 69.05 years.