I am soon to complete buying a house in Harold Hill but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate reparation from the owner of £2k in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract yet Virgin Money are not allowing this. Should they have been notified?
Any conveyancer that is on the Virgin Money approved list is duty bound to disclose to Virgin Money of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to notify the reduction to Virgin Money then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Virgin Money and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Harold Hill.
I have 7378 less than 75 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Harold Hill. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 16/10/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Harold Hill is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Harold Hill are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Harold Hill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Harold Hill may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
My company is wishing to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Harold Hill for under £1,200?
We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Harold Hill, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right firm. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Let us have your details or telephone us so that we can furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Harold Hill conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Harold Hill conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Harold Hill conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then why not? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?
I am the proprietor of a ground-floor 1950’s flat in Harold Hill. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for the purchase of the freehold?
Where there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to arrive at the price.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Harold Hill premises is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term was 57.5 years.
How much experience do your Harold Hill conveyancing solicitors have with Help To Buy, Shared Equity and similar schemes?
Harold Hill conveyancing lawyers help thousands of buyers move home every year and supported lots of clients through the Help To Buy scheme. The chances are that whatever makes your case unique Harold Hill conveyancers have worked on recent similar matters.