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

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

My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Lloyds as we wish to conduct alterations to our house in Walthamstow. Are we obliged to select a nearby Walthamstow solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Lloyds would not normally appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Lloyds list.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, HSBC are being a right pain. The Walthamstow solicitor who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but HSBC are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do HSBC have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that HSBC have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why HSBC may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Intending to buy a flat in Walthamstow. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Walthamstow conveyancing practitioner is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

I am downsizing from my house. My former lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Walthamstow if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Walthamstow. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I want to let out my leasehold flat in Walthamstow. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Walthamstow do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Walthamstow conveyancing firm to represent me?

if there is a missing freeholder or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to determine the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Walthamstow property is 12 Nutfield Road in July 2014. the Tribunal judged that the price to be paid by the applicants for the freehold interest should be £19,572 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 72.02 years.

I have just become aware that one of the directors of the firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Walthamstow is is the mother of the vendor. Is this permitted?

Provided there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. Where you are requiring mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many banks have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Chelsea Building Society as of 9/12/2024, the requirements read as follows :