Willappointing a Pimlico conveyancing lawyer make the ownership transfer smoother?
Pimlico is a unique place, where regional experience is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle has it’s attractions – but not when it comes to your conveyancing. The solicitors that we work with display deep Pimlico know how with a positive, hands-onattitude that ensures the conveyancing to progress actively engaging with all parties thus reducing the scope for delays. It is a distinct advantage where they can make use of long term relationships with financial advisers, estate agents, valuers and counterpart Pimlico conveyancing solicitors
We see that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Pimlico?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Pimlico.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Pimlico. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 19/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :
The deeds to my house can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Pimlico 4 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?
As long as the title is registered the details of your ownership will be evidenced by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is easy to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and order current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases retain a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for £20 inclusive of VAT.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one close by in Pimlico I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Pimlico for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.