My bank has recommended a law firm on their panel based in West Hill but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in West Hill or nearer to where I live. Can you assist?

It is by no means the case that all West Hill conveyancing practices are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to choose a West Hill conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I am assisting my aunt sell her house in West Hill. Will the solicitor order the energy performance certificate or it is for me to coordinate?

After the abolition of HIPs, energy assessments was left as a required part of selling a house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned before the property is marketed. This is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally arrange. If you are using a West Hill conveyancing solicitor they may help arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable West Hill providers

When it comes to lenders such as Yorkshire BS, do West Hill conveyancing practitioners face a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

After what seems like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in West Hill agreed to, the vendors do however have a dependent purchase. The vendors have offered on a property, but it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other flats in the pipeline. I have selected a local conveyancing solicitor in West Hill. What do I do now? When do I get the mortgage application with Virgin Money going?

It is normal to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is approx £1k, then valuation, West Hill conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you must ensure that your lawyer is on the Virgin Money approved list. Concerning the subsequent steps this very much depends on the uniqueness of your transaction, desire for this property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many buyers would apply for a home loan with Virgin Money and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they ask their conveyancing practitioner to proceed with searches.

In scouring the web for the phrase conveyancing in West Hill it reveals numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in West Hill or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in West Hill differ, so it's sensible to secure at least three fee calculations from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I am hoping to complete next month on a ground floor flat in West Hill. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in West Hill should include some of the following:

Responsibility to repair and maintain the main walls and foundations. It is important for you to know which party is liable for the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and estate Advice concerning the obligations as set out in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - with regard to both the building, and the wider rights a lessee enjoys Details of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the tennant, head lessor, landlord Defining your legal entitlements in respect of common areas in the block.By way of example, does the lease contain a right of way over a path or staircase? You should know whether the lease permits you to add or improve anything in the property- you should know whether it relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is mandated necessary

Following months of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in West Hill. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a West Hill conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a West Hill residence is 158 West Hill in November 2010. the Tribunal held that the premium to be paid for the freehold reversion should be £99,650 This case related to 7 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 75.88 years.

Living abroad it is not practicable to travel my West Hill conveyancing lawyers office to sign documents for conveyancing in West Hill – will this be an issue?

You need not be concerned. West Hill conveyancing lawyers can undertake home moves for clients nationally. It is not necessary for you to be able to be present a West Hill conveyancers office. They can deal with everything using post, email, telephone and fax.