Is there a reason to instruct a Rotherhithe conveyancing solicitors firm when national conveyancers are easier on the wallet?

By all means make sure that you get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Rotherhithe and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the lowest priced Rotherhithe conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. Emails can't replace a phone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will know who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

I am buying a property mortgage free in Rotherhithe. I have resided for the previous twelve years in Rotherhithe. Conveyancing searches are exorbitant. Given that I know the area and road intimately should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

If you not getting a mortgage, then the vast majority of the Rotherhithe conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your solicitor will 'advise', no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches completed, but he has a professional duty to take that path of guidance. Do consider; if you are likely to dispose of the house one day, it will likely be be of interest to your future purchaser what the searches determine. On occasion premises with apparent issues can still reveal adverse search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Rotherhithe will be able to give you some practical advice concerning this.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Rotherhithe. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rotherhithe

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Rotherhithe prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rotherhithe. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Rotherhithe especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Rotherhithe.

I purchased a 1st floor flat in Rotherhithe, conveyancing formalities finalised 1995. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding flats in Rotherhithe with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With just 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.