I am obtaining a offer of a home loan from Lloyds. I hope to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Kew. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Lloyds approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Kew is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Kew are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Kew you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kew may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Kew and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Kew. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Kew area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Kew. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Kew. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Kew ?

The majority of houses in Kew are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Kew so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Kew conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

Following years of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Kew. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Kew conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Kew residence is Flat 1 30 Ennismore Avenue in September 2010. the Tribunal adopted and arrived at a premium for the lease extension of £29, 900 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 68.34 years.

Do I need to pop into the offices of the lender conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Kew as it will be easier to attend their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary twenty years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Kew.