We see that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Sydenham?

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 Sydenham.

We are purchasing a house and the lawyer has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the house may be liable as it falls into the area of such a church. She has recommended insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Sydenham

Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Sydenham to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Sydenham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sydenham

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

My business partner and I are intending to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Sydenham for below £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Sydenham, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or email so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

Last August I purchased a leasehold house in Sydenham. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Sydenham conveyancing firm to help?

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

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Sydenham residence is Flat 1 4 Border Crescent in March 2012. the Tribunal decided that the sum payable by the Applicants to the Respondent in respect of the new lease for the subject property should be £11,616.00 (ElevenThousand and Six Hundred and Sixteen Pounds) This case affected 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 72.04 years.