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Conveyancing in Colchester

Since 2004 Fridays Property Lawyers have provided conveyancing in Colchester at competitive prices.  Other legal services in the Colchester area include Martin Elliot and Co and Fisher Jones Greenwood....

Conveyancing in Southwark - Conveyancing Searches

The Southwark Local Land Charges Team has two overriding functions 1.    To comply with the obligation to maintain a public register known as the Local Land Charges Register ( this dates back to the 1975 Local Land Charges Act ) 2.    To carry out Southwark conveyancing...

Conveyancing in Kettering - Local Land Charges

The Kettering Local Land Charges Unit has two main functions To maintain a public register known as the Local Land Charges Register as required by the Local Land Charges Act 1975 thereby assisting in Conveyancing in Kettering  To carry out property searches, responding to "Enquiries of Loca...

Defective title indemnity insurance in conveyancing – a necessary evil ?

This article deals with indemnity insurances that may be required to deal with defects in title, restrictive covenants and similar matters in the conveyancing process. Defective title indemnity insurance is often employed as a solution by conveyancing solicitors where cover is needed because in exa...

Who pays for defective title insurance ?

Where a defective title insurance is needed in the conveyancing process resulting from a defect in the property, such as a missing deed or lack of title to the property, the purchaser will expect the seller to obtain and pay for the insurance policy. This  will not always be agreed by the selle...

DIY Conveyancing in Essex - Conveyancing Search Advice

Before an offer is made to purchase a property it is worth undertaking your own research in order to familiarise yourself with the area and to be aware of  potential problems that may arise during your conveyancing in Essex. If you are conducting your own conveyancing in Essex you will need to ...

The peculiarities of Conveyancing Brighton Properties

The City of Brighton is a very cosmopolitan and vibrant place with a varied landscape. The types of properties to be found in Brighton are vast and range from Regency style properties with period features to large mansion style flats in Victorian buildings. Conservation Areas and their impact on Co...

Conveyancing London Leasehold Houses – How to acquire the freehold if the freeholder is missing?

The Fridays Conveyancing London Team have received an increasing number of leasehold house owners in London who want to acquire the freehold of their house but the freeholder in missing.The Leasehold reform Act 1967 enables leaseholders, if they qualify, to apply to the County Court to acquire the f...

Leasehold Houses in London - Conveyancing London Properties

Over 200,000 houses in England and Wales are held on long leases. Many of these are based in the South East of England and in particular in Central London. Many of the leases for houses in London  date back to the 1800’s. The freeholds are often owned by the large estate owners such a Por...

Putney Conveyancing - Putney Conservation Areas and their protection

Putney residents living in it’s conservation areas are being invited to a series of public meetings this month where they can say what they think is special about their neighbourhoods and how they should be protected.  The results could impact the future of conveyancing in Putney if conse...

Putney Conveyancing - Putney Lower Common Conservation Area Article 4 Direction(15 - 36 Commondale)

The Conveyancing Putney Team looks to see Article 4 directions affect a property in Putney and in particular if the Putney Lower Common Conservation Area Article 4 Direction(15 - 36 Commondale) applies.The Article 4 direction means that the following changes need planning permission: External alt...

FENSA self-certification scheme in the context of Conveyancing – Brighton Council Requirements

FENSA is the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme for companies that install windows and doors in dwellings in Brighton and therefore can affect Brighton Conveyancing. More windows have been replaced in the Brighton in the last 10 years than anywhere else in the UK.  The Fridays Conveyancing Tea...

Conveyancing Explained – Does my seller have to provide me with a FENSA certificate for his windows?

FENSA stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme. This is a relatively new scheme set up to ensure that all new windows comply with building regulations. The scheme enables window installers to certify that windows comply with Building Regulations without the need for a local authority inspe...

Conveyancing Explained – Why Conveyancing Solicitors Charge For Expedited Completions

Expedition is where you require, or you agree to the other party’s requirement for a speedy conveyancing transaction.  There are a variety of reasons for this which may include you or another party in your chain purchasing a property from a developer (they normally stipulate that exchange...

Conveyancing in Lancashire is on the increase

The volume of Sale and Purchase Conveyancing in Lancashire is always a good indicator of the housing market in the North West of England .The increased volume of work conducted by the Fridays Conveyancing in Lancashire  team would appear that the North West housing market is showing signs of be...

Loft Conversions - Legal Considerations for you and your conveyancing solicitor

A loft conversion is a substantial alteration to a property which must be fully investigated by the prospective buyer and their conveyancing solicitor before a commitment is made to buy a leasehold or freehold property. Loft conversions can be a simple conversion of the loft space into a basic room ...

How conveyancing process will differ post HIPs

Home Information Packs (HIPS) were slowly phased in over 2007 and it is now a legal requirement that all properties offered for sale on the open market must have a HIP.Under the old legislation the seller was required to provide a pre contract package consisting of a draft contract, property informa...

Conveyancing Explained - The Fixtures and Fittings Form

The fixtures and fittings list is a list of items which the seller intends to leave or remove from the property on completion. The fixtures and fittings list, once agreed by the parties in the conveyancing process, is attached to the contract and forms part of it.Fixtures are usually items which are...

Conveyancing guide to Completing a Sellers Leasehold Information Form

At the outset of the sale transaction the seller is required to provide a number of documents to the buyer’s solicitor. The property information forms which are sent to the buyer’s solicitor along with the contract consist of a seller’s property information form and a seller’...

Five Weeks on and Fridays is Still Helping Wolstenholmes Clients

Since the Wolstenholmes scandal Fridays Property Lawyers has helped more than 150 former Wolstenholmes clients complete their conveyancing. Some of whom were mere days from completion when Wolstenholmes was suspended. Read the full BBC report. The conveyancing firm, based in Manchester, had been tr...

Sale Conveyancing Explained - why adult occupiers need to sign a contract

The contract is probably the most important document in the conveyancing process, and will eventually legally commit you to the transaction.  It is an important part of the sale conveyancing process that all registered proprietors of the property sign the contract before exchange of contracts ...

Conveyancing in Wigan – Leaseholder’s anger over building insurance

A Freehold company has angered leaseholders in Wigan by informing them they can only take out building insurance for their properties with the landlord’s specific choice of insurer.Leaseholders on Carr Lane and Pocket Nook Lane in Wigan have had letters from Swansea-based firm, the Compton Gro...

Conveyancing Explained - Occupiers Waiver Form

When it comes to Purchase conveyancing , if you are purchasing a property with mortgage finance and there are adult occupiers (defined as persons of 17 years or more and does include your children) who will be living at the property with you ( including your children if they are over 17) , then they...

Leasehold Wandsworth Conveyancing – Wandsworth Council Leaseholders and Building Insurance

In most cases where Wandsworth Council  are the Landlord of your property and you have a long leasehold interest Wandworth Council will be insuring your flat. If you need to make a claim under the Buildings Insurance policy you should not contact the Fridays Conveyancing Team but rather you can...

Leasehold Conveyancing Brighton – Why Lease Extensions are a must

The Fridays Brighton Conveyancing Team have been reporting  that Leasehold conveyancing in Brighton  is increasingly problematic as more and more flats come onto the market with under Eighty years remaining. During the 1980’s  property boom, many Victorian properties in Central ...

Leasehold Conveyancing London – Conveyancing Lease Extensions

Leasehold conveyancing in London is getting trickier as more and more flats come onto the property market with less than 80 years remaining. In the Eighties property boom, many Victorian properties in Central London were carved up by property developers into flats with 99-year leases. The 80-year m...

SRA interventions …..a costly exercise.

The average cost of an SRA intervention is about £250,000 and the rule of thumb is that it costs about £1,000 per active file. This would tie in with the fact that a lot of the intervened firms are obviously very small. The Wolstenholmes intervention seems to be one of the largest ever ...

Halifax Solicitor predicts more uncovering of Property Fraud

Hot on the heals of a report from KPMG this week a specialist Fraud solicitor in  is warning that the true scale of property and mortgage fraud is yet to be known. Aziz Rahman, principal of Rahman Ravelli Solicitors in Halifax, believes that the full extent of this type of property fraud is nei...

DIY Conveyancing - London Conveyancing searches

If you are intent on conducting DIY Conveyancing, it is possible to find out if a property might be affected by existing or proposed Tube, transit, tram or rail schemes. To assist in Conveyancing, London Transport  carry out conveyancing and railway searches for properties that may be affected...

2009 Report on Property and Conveyancing – Brighton and Hove prices on the increase

Property prices across Brighton and Hove leapt dramatically in final quater of 2009. The Fridays Conveyancing Brighton Team coincidently saw an increasing number of HIP clients finding purchases for their properties. Figures show the average property in the city rose to £276,676 during the fo...

Frequently Asked Questions for Conveyancing In Brighton

  This articles sets out some frequently asked questions that our Brighton Conveyancing Team receive about conveyancing in Brighton.   What are my next steps once I have instructed you to carry out my conveyancing in Brighton ? Once we receive your instruction, one of  the lawyers...

Leasehold Conveyancing Brighton – Top Issues when conveyancing in Brighton

  Doing the groundwork for your Conveyancing in Brighton In circumstances where you are marketing your leasehold property in Brighton you should have an Home Information Pack  provider  in place who would be collating the legal documentation in anticipation of finding a buyer . ...

Conveyancing in Brighton - Conveyancing and Conservation Areas

In Brighton & Hove there are currently 34 conservation areas. Each conservation area will have a character statement that sets out clearly what is special about it.  These areas include : The Avenues, Benfield Barn, Brunswick Town, Carlton Hill, Cliftonville, Denmark Villas, East Cliff and ...

Do you require a Conveyancing in Brighton & Hove?

If so, as part of your conveyancing your lawyer will need to review a Home Information Pack (HIP) must include a Local Land Charges Search. Brighton and Hove’s Local Land Charges service provides information to members of the public, or more frequently, solicitors conducting conveyancing in B...

Leasehold Conveyancing in Sheffield - Deed of Covenant

Whether you are buying or selling  a property where the freeholder is the Sheffield Council ( usually as a result of the original lease being granted  under the Right to Buy Scheme ) most leases provide that the new buyer must enter into a Deed of Covenant. The Conveyancing Sheffield Team ...

Right to Buy Conveyancing in Hackney - How does it work ?

The Right to Buy Scheme ( RTB )  was introduced in October 1980 and gives eligible secure tenants of Councils and some other landlords the opportunity to purchase their current home at a price lower than the full market value. To date, more than 10,000 tenants in Hackney have purchased under th...

Conveyancing in Hackney - Local Land Charges

The Hackney Local Land Charges service provides information to members of the public, or more frequently, solicitors conducting conveyancing in Hackney. The Local Land Charges section of Hackney will investigate whether there are any legal restrictions which may affect the property, and will bring a...

Right to Buy Conveyancing in Exeter

The Exeter Conveyancing team at Fridays have witnessed an increasing number of enquires form tenants in Exeter concerning their right to buy their property off the Council. Exeter City Council tenants have the Right to Buy their flat or house if they have been a secure tenant of the City Council, o...

Conveyancing in Exeter - Information on Conveyancing Searches.

Land charges / Local Authority Searches form part of the Exeter conveyancing process when buying and selling houses. These Conveyancing Searches are designed to ensure that purchasers of properties are not caught unawares by obligations on those properties. Searches are submitted by Conveyancing so...

Possible delay on searches for Conveyancing - Northumberland County Council

Please be advised that the land charges department at Northumberland County Council , who carry out searches for conveyancing in Northumberland are currently experiencing staff resourcing issues which has increased the turnaround times to approximately 4-5 weeks. The Fridays Northumberland Conv...

Estate agents call for cheaper Conveyancing in Reading

Reading estate agents are calling for cheaper Conveyancing across the United Kingdom. Fridays Property Lawyers are market leaders in Conveyancing, providing quality at competitive prices....

Estate agents call for cheaper Conveyancing in Exeter

Estate agents in Exeter call for cheaper Conveyancing. Fridays move provide the UK's most popular Conveyancing at competitive prices....

Estate agents call for cheaper Conveyancing in Nottingham

Estate agents The Nottingham in Nottingham seek cheaper conveyancing for their customers. Fridays Property Lawyers are the cheapest conveyancing provider in the UK. Also offering a full HIP refund with a purchase of conveyancing. ...

Manchester Conveyancing Solicitors help clients following closure of bulk conveyancing firm

  The angst and distress of  home purchasers and sellers clients in Manchester, following the closure of bulk  Manchester conveyancing firm Wolstenholmes, has prompted the Law Society of England and Wales, in association with Manchester Law Society, to establish a scheme to assist ab...

Victory for Halifax leaseholders after 10-year service charge dispute

Leasehold owners of 14 flats have spoken of their relief at winning a 10-year service  charge dispute. The leaseholders were not conveyancing clients of the Fridays Halifax Conveyancing team.Leaseholders at Carlton Mill, Sowerby Bridge, took their managing agents to tribunal over their poor man...

How can I get a refund of money paid to Wolstenholmes conveyancing solicitors ?

If you were a client of Wolstenholmes and they held money that was yours, you should apply to the Claims Management Unit of the Compensation Fund at the SRA. If payments have been made for you from these monies, known as disbursements, or if fees have been charged by the solicitor, these will be ded...

Leasehold Conveyancing in Bristol - Alert over ex-council properties

  The Fridays  Leasehold Conveyancing Bristol Team have in recent times have completed a large number of leasehold property transactions in Bristol. Conveyancing Solicitors focusing in Bristol  properties where the freehold is retained by Bristol City Council need to be cognisant of ...

Right to Buy Conveyancing in Bristol - Do I have the Right-To-Buy?

  The criteria for right to buy a council home in Bristol You may be able to buy your Council home in Bristol if: you are a secure tenant you do not live in sheltered accommodation your tenancy was in existence before 18th January 2005 and you have been a tenant for two years your tenan...

Leasehold Conveyancing – Nottingham Landlord prosecuted by Council

Mr C is a Nottingham based landlord with a buy-to-let portfolio of properties, including student lets. Mr Carroll was not a client of the Fridays Nottingham Conveyancing team.Mr C chose to ignore quite a few of the basic legal requirements of being a landlord, such as  maintaining properties, o...

What are Building Regulations ?

Building Regulations are made in accordance with  powers under the Building Act 1984, and apply in England and Wales. The latest version of the regulations is ‘The 2000 Building Regulations’ (as amended) and the majority of building projects are required to comply with this legislat...

What are ‘Building Works ’ for the purposes of Building Regulations ?

Very often in the conveyancing process we are confronted with the scenario where work has been done to a property, which would have required Building Regulations Approval, and on raising enquiries / carrying out searches it becomes clear that no such approval has ever been obtained. So what building...

Conveyancing in Nottingham - FAQ's

  We thought it would help to outline a number of FAQ’s  that our Nottingham Conveyancing team have addressed when it comes to conveyancing in Nottingham:   Am I entitled to a discount for multiple property sales necessitating  Conveyancing in Nottingham? At Fridays we ...

Remortgage and Purchase Conveyancing – Nottingham Building Society

In the ever moving landscape of  lenders requirements for conveyancing, Nottingham  Building Society ( Nottingham )  have decided the adopt the Building Society Association’s mortgage instructions. The BSA’s Mortgage Instructions provide a full set of conveyancing instruc...

Wolstenholmes - Terms and Conditions of Business

Fridays Property Lawyers are matching conveyancing fees for estatblished Wolstenhomes clients. Please note that this means that we will also be follwing thier Terms and Conditions. Acopy of there Terms and Conditions are set out below :   We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authorit...

Fridays Conveyancing in North West England

Fridays Property Lawyers now have two offices in the Northwest to service customers needing Conveyancing and HIPs in the region.  One in in Manchester and the other in Liverpool.  Both opened in late 2009 to help us better serve clients who are looking for a local presence. Fridays Proper...

Wolstenholmes Solicitors Complaints FAQ

  Following the problems at Wolstenholmes Solicitors, we have been fielding hundreds of enquiries from concerned Wolstenholmes clients with questions, complaints and concerns since Christmas.  These are some of the actual questions being asked and our responses. For more information and a...

Why Contingent Building Indemnity Insurance policy is sometimes a must

What is contingent building indemnity insurance? It is a one off policy that the buyer will purchase when buying a flat if the buyer’s solicitor discovers that there is an issue with the current buildings insurance policy. It is a must if the solicitor’s enquiries reveal that the level ...

Wolstenholmes Solicitors and bestconveyancingquotes.co.uk in Dishonesty Claim

  Wolstenholmes Solicitors, a leading conveyancing firm has been closed down and five solicitors have had their licenses suspended by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) amid claims of dishonest behaviour.  See BBC report.  NEW see our Wolstenholmes Solicitors FAQ. Fridays Pro...

The meaning of caveat emptor - and how it works in the conveyancing process

Caveat emptor is a Latin term that means ‘let the buyer beware’. The legal principle that dates back centuries is still relied on today in the conveyancing process and it places the onus on the buyer to find out if there are any physical defects in the property or legal issues relating t...

Post Completion Conveyancing Disputes and How to Avoid Them

Completion is the date agreed by both parties in the contract when the buyer of the property pays the balance of the purchase price and moves into the new home. It is an important conveyancing milestone.  For the buyer and the seller it is the most important day of the transaction but for the c...

Why it is Good to Register Unregistered Title Prior to Selling Your Property

A Brief Introduction: Two systems of conveyancing exist at present in parallel: registered and unregistered.Since the enactment of the Law of Property Act 1925 the government has maintained a registry of land in England and Wales known as the Land Registry.  This registry consists only of the ...

Online Conveyancing Quotes

If you are looking for an Online Conveyancing Quote, Fridays now have a quote function on the web site.  Simply answer a few very short questions and we will email you a detailed quote which contains a link for you to accept it online. Online conveyancing quotes are now normal in most conveyan...

10 Reasons Why Leasehold Conveyancing is more complicated than Freehold Conveyancing.

Is the property that you want to buy leasehold or freehold?  A property that is freehold is owned outright by the owner. On the other hand the owner of a leasehold property owns the lease but only for the unexpired remainder of the term granted by the lease and at the end of this period the own...

5 Top Tips for Freehold Conveyancing in Essex

The County of Essex covers a huge area of land and due to the differing nature of the types of properties you may find there, there are number of issues that may arise when buying a property in Essex and which your conveyancing lawyer should be on the look out for. According to the Essex County Cou...

Leasehold Conveyancing – What to look out for

A Leasehold Property arises when a Lease is created from a Freehold title. It is a long tenancy, usually between a term of 99 and 999 years.  A Lease is a complex document, and should be looked at carefully during conveyancing when purchasing a leasehold property, in order to ensure that all ob...

Reasons why conveyancing can be slowed down:

There are many things that can slow down property conveyancing.  If you are worried about completing quickly these things could get in the way! Mortgage Application Process – the majority of people who purchase a property require mortgage assistance to do so. Ideally, this should be arra...

How to avoid service charge disputes.

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 sets out the basic ground rules for service charges, defining what is considered a service charge, setting out requirements for reasonableness and for prior consultation for leaseholders.  Prior consultation is required in respect of certain costs and any costs ...

Post-Leasehold Conveyancing Work is on the Increase!

First things first, what is “post-leasehold conveyancing work”?  Once a buyer has completed the conveyancing of a leasehold property, there is still a number of instances (as compared to freehold conveyancing) where the leaseholder may well call upon our expertise following complet...

Factors impacting Conveyancing in Wales – 2008

In 2008 there were 21,600 loans for house purchase in Wales, this is a 48% declinefrom 41,700 in 2007 and the lowest number  of loans since 1974. The lack of activity meant a sharp decline in conveyancing in Wales.The UK as a whole experienced a similar  decline (-49%) as lending activity ...

Top Tips on Protecting your Property from Property Fraud

Property is usually the most valuable asset a person can own, and are therefore an attractive target for fraudsters.   Recent legislation abolished the requirement for Land and Charge Certificates which was documentary evidence of a person’s ownership of land.  This is part of t...

How cheap conveyancing can cost you dear

As with most things you purchase there is always a downside to buying goods at the cheaper end of the market and without researching the product sufficiently since the quality of your purchase may be unsatisfactory and not worth the money spent on it.There is currently stiff competition relating to ...

Tips for the preparation for Leasehold Conveyancing in Leeds

Assuming that you are marketing your leasehold property in Leeds you will need to commission a Home Information Pack provider to collate certain legal documentation in readiness for your sale.  It is worth bearing in mind that your leasehold Home Information Pack will not contain a comprehensiv...

Considering Purchasing in Ealing?

Conveyancing in Ealing About Ealing Ealing is an outer borough in West London.  It borders the boroughs of Hillingdon to the west, Harrow and Brent to the north, Hammersmith and Fulham to the east and Hounslow to the south. Ealing is comprised of 13 districts, including: # Acton# Ealing...

Leasehold Conveyancing Essex – A Conveyancer’s Main Concerns

There is wide range of issues when conducting Leasehold Conveyancing in Essex mainly due to the varied nature of the areas it covers. There are a number of open spaces throughout Essex where new build properties are being constructed and areas are being developed or re-generated. New Build Conveyan...

Why lenders do not wish to lend on freehold flats

A true freehold flat in the world of conveyancing is rare to find as flats are usually subject to leases. One runs into difficulty with a freehold flat when major structural problems arise with the property. Unless there is a legal agreement in force between the owner of the freehold flat and the ow...

Lender's conveyancing requirements for Building Insurance

Where a buyer is obtaining a mortgage lender and that lender does not arrange the building insurance the conveyancing solicitor must check the insurance complies with the lender’s requirements. A conveyancing solicitor is obliged, if the property is not insured in accordance with the specific...

Leasehold conveyancing documents - Licence for Alteration

It is a requirement of  most residential leases that a leaseholder cannot carry out alterations to his or her property without first obtaining a licence in writing from the Landlord. The extent  of the alterations that can be done without license is set out in the lease. Some lease prohibi...

Environmental Matters in the Conveyancing Process

Environmental issues are relatively new to the conveyancing process  having only emerged as something the conveyancing lawyer should investigate in the last 15 years. Environmental factors are becoming increasingly relevant in influencing purchasers, lenders and insurers decisions.  Factor...

Planning Permissions and Building Regulations Consents in the Conveyancing Process

Unless advised to the contrary, where you are purchasing a residential home, your conveyancing solicitor  will assume that you are proposing that the property is to be used for residential purposes only.  In the event that you have a different proposed use for the property then you will ne...

A Guide to the Sellers Property Information Form

The Sellers Property Information Form (commonly known as the SPIF) is a form used in the conveyancing process, which is completed by the seller at the beginning of the transaction.  It is sent to the Buyer’s Conveyancer by the Seller’s Conveyancer, together with the remaining draft ...

Why is leasehold conveyancing so much more complex than freehold conveyancing process?

When purchasing a property with freehold title, on completion you will own the property and the land it is situated on, outright.  You purchase the property from the seller, and in the majority of cases, no third party is involved in the transaction.  When purchasing a leasehold property, ...

Moving forward: Liberalising the Delivery of Conveyancing Services

The Legal Services Board (LSB)  has now  published it’s detailed proposals for reforming the delivery of legal services, including UK Conveyancing.Over the last 15 years UK Conveyancing has witnessed high-momentum innovation and increased efficiency whilst driving down fees to the pu...

Why are Bankruptcy Searches carried out in the conveyancing process ?

The reason a Bankruptcy search is carried out by the purchaser’s conveyancing solicitor as a part of the conveyancing process is to establish whether the purchaser is, or is about to be, bankrupt. The bankruptcy search is carried out purely for the benefit of the lender. Where the purchaser is...

Conveyancing Case Law - William Sindall Plc -v- Cambridgeshire County Council [1993]

This was a case where land was bought for development, but the purchaser later discovered a sewage pipe which very substantially limited its development potential. The existence of the pipe had not been disclosed on the sale, being unknown to the seller. Held: Under the National Conditions of Sale, ...

Leasehold Conveyancing Documents – Contract for Sale

In conveyancing, the contract, or agreement for sale, usually prepared by the seller’s lawyers , is the legal agreement between the buyer and seller for the purchase/sale of the property. It contains the terms of the conveyancing transaction, such as the sale price, the date for completion, th...

Conveyancing Case Law on Adverse possession

The case of Gerhard Alan Rees v  (1) Devon County Council (2) Brayford Parish Council, heard by the Land Registry Adjudicator in 2009  concerned issues Adverse possession – a strip of land between Mr Rees' title and the highway – issues of factual possession and intention to po...

Land Registry Adjudication – What is it ?

The Land Registry Adjudicator is an independent judicial office created by the Land Registration Act 2002. The current Adjudicator is Mr E Cousins. There are in excess of over thirty deputy Adjudicators, out of which three are full time. One of the full time positions is that of the deputy Adjudica...

Taking the Steps to Exercise a "Right to Buy"

Conveyancing a purchase under a Right-to-Buy scheme requires a tenant to follow certain steps that are different from a standard conveyance.  The Government has introduced a number of different ways which people can begin to climb the “Property Ladder” and succeed in the home buying...

Lands Tribunal Decision - Service Charge Dispute Appeal

In the case  Akorita v 36 Gensing Road Ltd,  the Lands Tribunal considered whether or not the leasehold owner  had been properly served with a notice under s.20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This was essentially an appeal case given that the case had earlier been heard by the Leasehol...

Save the Land Registry campaign

You are probably aware that The Land Registry could be one of many assets the government may sell as it acts to reduce record borrowing. The Land Registry is a vital contributor towards our economy and provides a superb and efficient service to property solicitors and conveyancers. We are concerned...

Frequently asked Questions about Conveyancing in Essex

Our Estate Agency and Bank has strongly recommended we use a conveyancing solicitor  in Essex should we not use them? There are a number of banks and estate agents in Essex who like to recommend local business to home buyers or sellers in Essex  (and often get reciprocal business in retur...

What's at stake for conveyancing lawyers if the Land Registry is privatised?

The Land Registry could be one of many assets the government may sell as it acts to reduce record borrowing, set to hit more than 12 percent of gross domestic product this year.Prime Minister Gordon Brown has already set out plans raise 3 billion pounds through the sale of government assets.  B...

How Right to Buy Conveyancing differs from standard conveyancing.

There are a number of processes that occur in every conveyancing transaction.  All transactions should be dealt with by a qualified property lawyer in order to deal with any complexities that may arise during the process.  These days there are a number of different ways which people can b...

Conveyancing Explained - Land Charges

Land Charges relate mainly to conveyancing of unregistered land and are entries listed at the Land Registry Land Charges Department. An example Land Charge is a Pending Actions an  Annuity or Deeds of Arrangement .  Land Charge searches are very specialised and in order to complete th...

Service Charge Dispute Case Law – Insurance, Electricity and Gardening

The case of Tanwa Arewa and Joseph Emmanuel Emiru v Marios Theophanos Magerou concerns a service charge dispute relating to  Flats A — E 42, Brook Street, Luton, Beds LU3 1DSIn ober 2004 Miss Tanwa Arewa and Mr Joseph Emanuel Emiru made application to the  Leasehold Valuation Tribuna...

Service Charge Dispute Case Law – Service Charges

The Lease Valuation Tribunal case of Abouzaki Holdings Limited v Connaught Court Residents Management Limited deals with a familiar type of service charge dispute.  The Tribunal was asked to determination under Section 168 of the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002 as to whether the Leas...

What is a Planning Appeal?

The process of a planning appeal is whereby a planning applicant can challenge an adverse planning decision, including a refusal of plannning permission. A Planning Appeal can also be made against the failure of the local planning authority to issue a planning decision within a given time, against ...

Conveyancing Explained : Transfer at Undervalue

The Insolvency Act 1986 empowers courts to set aside any property transfer at  undervalue if the donor of the gift of the property subsequently becomes bankrupt or in the case of a Limited Company it goes into liquidation. This power to “ set aside “ operates  for 2 or 5 years ...

Reliance on conveyancing solicitors undertaking reaffirmed

The case of Thames Valley Housing Association Limited & others v Elegant Homes (Guernsey) Limited & others is the latest case to consider the validity of a solicitors undertaking. The High Court confirmed that purchaser or their conveyancing solicitor who accepted an solicitor’s  ...

Council for Licensed Conveyancers conveyancing magazine to re-launch

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers ( CLC )  has this week announced the re-launch of their publication ‘Chronicle’.  Issued every 3 months, the Chronicle is intended to provide an exciting and fresh approach to coverage of relevant conveyancing issues.  Sarah Beeny (Pro...