Is it realistic for conveyancing in Poplar to be done in under 28 days?

In the event that you are under pressure to sign contracts it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will make use of local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they could have handled otherproperties in the same street. Therefore consider using a Poplar conveyancing solicitor. In addition, be sure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is said that nearly one in five of Poplar conveyancing transactions are frustrated or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. This can often result in the buying process being frustrated by almost three weeks. It is believed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Many Poplar conveyancing practices can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.

I have justbeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Poplar for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Poplar conveyancing specialists.

My brother has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Poplar. Do I take his advice?

There are no two ways about it the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm that you are considering.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Poplar. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing practitioner in Poplar who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Poplar conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I am the proprietor of a two-bedroom flat in Poplar. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Poplar conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Poplar property is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case related to 3 flats. The unexpired term was 101.61 years.

I am purchasing a house mortgage free. My lawyer has been given with two distinct forms of photo ID, bank statement, multiple utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are in place and that it has come from inheritance and not dealing E's in Ibiza.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Poplar conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.