I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my let out property in Camden by 18/3/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and ask them to they chase the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Camden?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Camden and Solicitor partnerships in Camden to choose from It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in transferring property. The two can handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as HSBC, do Camden property lawyers face a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

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

Is it the case that all Camden conveyancing solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Aldermore approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the firms would be governed by the CLC.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Camden before instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Camden. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Camden for my house move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I am the proprietor of a first floor flat in Camden. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?

Where there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the price.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Camden premises is Flat 2 27 Mackeson Road in December 2012. The Tribunal assessed the value of the lease extension premium at £35,435 and rounded the figure to £35,500 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 64.77 years.

Are there frequently found deficiencies that you see in leases for Camden properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Camden is not unique. All leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Repairing obligations to or maintain elements of the premises

A defective lease can cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Lloyds TSB Bank, Coventry Building Society, and Britannia all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.