At Kenneth Elliott + Rowe solicitors we specialise in auction sales for residential and commercial clients. In many cases our fees are paid by the buyer and as a result we are often offering a “free”* service to our clients. We hope to provide practical legal advice on how best to present your property for […]
Thinking of selling your ground rent or freehold? People are often surprised by the apparent demand for ground rent investments. There are plenty of companies out there offering instant valuations and cash purchases. But does this offer you the best value for your asset? To understand the potential value you need to understand the factors which determine […]
The Help to Buy: ISA was introduced as a tax free savings account designed to help more people save a deposit for their first home. If you qualify under this scheme your solicitor will need to be able to draw down the bonus and we are pleased to confirm that kenneth elliott + rowe are […]
If you own the freehold of a converted house or small block of flats what do you do if you are approached by a tenant in your building for consent to carry out works to their flat. You are probably reading this because you are not a ‘professional’ landlord or ground rent investor. It is likely you acquired a […]
With the sudden closure of Reeve Fisher & Sands licensed conveyancers following an intervention by their regulator, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (the CLC) past and present clients of the firm may be concerned as to what steps they need to take to protect their interest. Why were Reeve Fishers & Sands closed? At […]
If you are thinking about adding value by expanding your flat into the loft space above then you will need to be careful that you obtain all the legal rights and consents you need from the freeholder (even if you have a share of freehold) before embarking on the expensive process of conversion. Even forums […]
Conveyancing clients often get confused when they are interested in buying a flat which has a ‘share of freehold’. The ‘share of freehold’ aspect is usually marketed heavily by the estate agents especially in London. The confusion sometimes comes from the fact that ‘freehold flats’ are generally not considered good security for lenders and, save […]
Customer care, professional standards and excellent client service are all hallmarks of The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). The residential property department at kenneth elliott + rowe has been officially recognised as a member of the scheme. What is the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)? CQS is an independent quality mark for solicitors and has been designed […]
If you are removing a name from the title deeds and/or adding a new name this is commonly referred to as a transfer of equity. We provide a fixed cost conveyancing quote for a change of ownership provided this is agreed with your co-owner. Our fees and disbursements for dealing with the matter (which include […]
After a few recent cases on Tenancy Deposits favouring landlords the initial warnings about failing to comply with the legislation have dropped off the radar for many residential buy to let Landlords. A recent case of Ayannuga v Swindells (2012) is seen by many as a wake up call. This Court of Appeal decision dealt […]