There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in New Barnet but how do I know who's good?

Do not opt for the cheapest New Barnet conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am buying a victorian detached house in New Barnet. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these alterations are permitted?

Your property lawyer will review the deeds as conveyancing in New Barnet can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain works or necessitated the consent of another owner. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I have paid off my mortgage with Clydesdale. I assume I don't need a New Barnet lawyer on the Clydesdale panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Clydesdale mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Clydesdale mortgage from the register. Clydesdale, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Clydesdale has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Clydesdale has instructed the Land Registry to do so

I require expedited conveyancing in New Barnet as I am under an ultimatum to complete within one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in New Barnet the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am purchasing my first flat in New Barnet with a mortgage from Santander. The builders would not budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The property agent told me not inform my lawyer about the extras as it could jeopardize my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the property agent has warned us that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint their recommended conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in New Barnet

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this requirement. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they understand (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to use your own,trusted New Barnet conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthose that will provide the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by head office.

I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out 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 New Barnet. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in New Barnet are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in New Barnet in which case you should be shopping around for a New Barnet conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

I own a ground flat in New Barnet. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for a lease extension?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a New Barnet conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a New Barnet property is Flat 2 2 Netherfield Road in April 2010. The Tribunale held that premium payable for a 90 year extension to the existing Lease should be £7,705. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 76 years.