Me and my partner are about to complete on the purchase of a house in North Kensington but as a result of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the vendor in the sum of three thousand pounds in the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however UBS are not allowing this. Why were they involved?

The property lawyer that is on the UBS conveyancing panel is required to disclose to UBS of any variations to the sale price. If you were to refuse your solicitor to notify the price change to UBS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, UBS and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in North Kensington.

We note that you have a search directory identifying firms on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in North Kensington?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in North Kensington.

I'm remortgaging my primary property to a buy to let loan with Chelsea Building Society and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on another house. The area we are interested in is North Kensington. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the transactions?

Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are approved by both lenders. On the basis that they are the conveyancer will be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and communicate your expectations and needs.

I am four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in North Kensington. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A conveyancer would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added expenses and frustration. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved lawyer for your home move in North Kensington

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a North Kensington conveyancing firm to represent me?

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the LVT to arrive at the sum to be paid.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a North Kensington flat 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 unexpired term as at the valuation date was 37.79 years.

Are there frequently found problems that you witness in leases for North Kensington properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in North Kensington is not unique. Most leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Skipton Building Society, and Alliance & Leicester all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to pull out.