We see that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Poplar?

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

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Poplar. I need to find out if they are on the HSBC Bank approved list of lawyers. Can you help?

You should phone your lawyer and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise you can get in touch with HSBC Bank who may be able to help.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Poplar. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Now that you have legally committed yourself to purchase you should instruct a conveyancing lawyer as a matter of urgency as you will have a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the property. An auction property will have an associated auction set of papers. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your conveyancer will need. In the case of leasehold property the auction papers may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You need to give this to the lawyer instructed by you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Can you point me to a directory of HSBC panel conveyancers in Poplar on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of banks make their panel listings available over the internet. Where you are looking for a Poplar solicitor on the HSBC please use our tool.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Aldermore. Poplar conveyancing lawyers are instructed. How long does it take for Aldermore to send the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Aldermore done the valuation? Have you informed Aldermore as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Poplar. I am not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and ensure the offer are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating charges and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Poplar

I own a leasehold flat in Poplar. Conveyancing and Skipton Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Poplar who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Poplar conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I am the proprietor of a first flat in Poplar. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for a lease extension?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Poplar conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Poplar property is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 101.61 years.