Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Holland Park is not identified on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Holland Park conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to to identify practices on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in Holland Park?
Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.
We are downsizing from our home in Holland Park and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Holland Park conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Holland Park. Having lived in Holland Park for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
Is it possible to change solicitor as I have to instruct one who is on the Barclays Direct conveyancing list. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Holland Park round the corner but the firm is not accepted by Barclays Direct
It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Holland Park on the Barclays Direct panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Holland Park. Using search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Holland Park.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Holland Park conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Holland Park conveyancing firm) it is essential 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 Holland Park conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:
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How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation? How many lease extensions has the firm completed in Holland Park in the last 12 months?
I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Holland Park. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Holland Park conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Holland Park property is 93 Oakwood Court in June 2010. the LVT determined that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £492,083, This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 37.79 years.