My mortgage broker has asked me for my Earlsfield lawyer’ panel member for the HSBC conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have tried my local Earlsfield office but they have not got back to me yet.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Earlsfield conveyancer . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.
My wife and I are selling our home in Earlsfield and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Earlsfield. Having lived in Earlsfield for many years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
How does conveyancing in Earlsfield differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Earlsfield come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because house builders in Earlsfield typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Earlsfield or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Earlsfield is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Earlsfield are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Earlsfield you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Earlsfield may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Earlsfield and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to business lessees, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Earlsfield