Are the Battersea conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Virgin Money?

Battersea conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial estate in Battersea?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Battersea will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Battersea. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Battersea.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Battersea it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Battersea commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Battersea.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one near me in Battersea I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Battersea in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Should I be concerned by estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Battersea conveyancing firm?

As with many professional services, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may recommend lawyers to retain. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to appoint your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that most banks specify a panel list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your house move.

Are all Battersea law firms on every lender conveyancing panel?

The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can go into your local lender branch in Battersea. the probability is that they will be in a position to suggest some approved conveyancing solicitors in Battersea