We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Ilford endorsed using your comparison tool but have come across alternative estimates via the web appear less pricey – why is this?

One can find a variety of conveyancers offering theoretically looks to be very low prices. Our recommendation is to think twice as to how much you respect your own move to want to be penny wise pound foolish in relation to the standard of the legal work. Many of them highlight a cheap quote to grab your attention but conceal supplemental costs in the fine print..

We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Ilford who is on the Bank of Ireland approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ilford.

Will my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Ilford.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Ilford. There are those who buy a property in Ilford, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a number of checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Ilford. The standard property information forms given to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard question of the vendor to find out whether the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the vendor, then a buyer could issue a claim for damages resulting from an misleading answer. A purchaser’s solicitors should also order an environmental search. This should disclose whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be carried out.

We're novice buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent informed us that the vendor will only go ahead if we instruct their chosen solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Ilford

It is highly unlikely the sellers are behind this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Ilford conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will give the estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by corporate headquarters.

I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Ilford. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Ilford. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Ilford conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Ilford residence is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 61.36 years.