Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in South Norwood is more expensive?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood and South London usually requires additional hours of investigation compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes reviewing the lease, corresponding with the landlord about the service of appropriate notices, obtaining current service charge and management information, obtaining the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different proprietor have owned the lease since it was first entered into.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to to identify firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in South Norwood?

We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.

I am buying a new build flat in South Norwood. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in South Norwood and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to provides protection to business lessees, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in South Norwood

I note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the lender conveyancing panel. Do South Norwood conveyancing companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for my house purchase?

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