Phewconveyancing would like to place cookies on your computer to give you the best experience. I accept cookies from this site. To find out more, see our cookie information page.

Close

Get an instant conveyancing quotation

Select conveyancing service type

and generate your quote instantly
Sale
Purchase
Sale & purchase
Remortgage
Close

Author Archives: Mahinan Pathmanathan

Residential Conveyancing(Leasehold), Platts Lane, Hampstead, Camden

View Larger Map On 21st September 2007, the Phew conveyancing team was instructed by a client to assist in purchase of a property located at Platts Lane, Hampstead, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 435000. The … Continue reading →

Main steps in pre-completion stage of property purchase

Main steps in pre completion stage of property purchase

Earlier, investigation and deduction of title was one of the main tasks to be accomplished between exchange and completion. However, it is now a universally accepted practice that the title shall be deduced during the pre-contract stage itself. Thus, this … Continue reading →

Leasehold Conveyancing(Residential Property), Warwick Lodge, Shoot Up Hill,Camden

View Larger Map On 21st August 2008, a client instructed a Phew! Shoot Up Hill conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located in Warwick Lodge, London. The property was bought by the client for  £ 230000. … Continue reading →

Should a seller allow buyer to occupy property before sale completion?

Should a seller allow buyer to occupy property before sale completion

It is common for seller to be in occupation of the property, in which case, the question of taking possession of the property by the buyer before completion does not arise. Unless there is a prior agreement to this effect, … Continue reading →

Residential Conveyancing(Freehold), Tubbenden Lane, Orpington, Bromley

View Larger Map 6th March 2008, a Phew! Conveyancing solicitor was instructed by a client to assist in the purchase of a property located on Tubbenden Lane, Orpington, London. The property was bought for £ 345000 by the client. The … Continue reading →

Importance of registering a property sale contract

Importance of registering a property sale contract

It is common for most contracts to be completed almost immediately after exchange of documents, hence they are not registered. This article discusses the importance of registering the contract and the circumstances where it is advised. Registration is advised in … Continue reading →

Residential Property Conveyancing in Venner Road, Sydenham, Bromley

View Larger Map On 2nd July 2009, Phew conveyancing team was instructed by a client to assist in the purchase of a property located on Venner Road, London. The property was bought for £ 395000 by the client. The London … Continue reading →

What happens when a property sale contract is exchanged?

What happens when a property sale contract is exchanged

Once a contract is exchanged it becomes binding on both parties, and they shall not be able to rescind without sufficient reason or incurring liability. After the beneficial interest on the property is transferred to the buyer, he becomes entitled … Continue reading →

Conveyancing(Freehold) in Beaconsfield Road, Mottingham, Bromley

View Larger Map On 27th April 2007, a client instructed a Phew! Mottingham conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located on Beaconsfield Road, London. The property was bought for £ 193000 by the client. The local … Continue reading →

Residential Freehold Conveyancing in Crescent Drive, Orpington, Bromley

View Larger Map On 28th April 2009, the Phew Conveyancing solicitors’ was instructed by a client to assist in purchase of a property located on Crescent Drive, Orpington, London. The sale of the property was carried out at £ 327000 … Continue reading →

Property sale contract exchange by formulae

Property sale contract exchange by formulae

The exchange is usually initiated by the buyer to show that he is now ready to commit to the contract. Once the contract is exchanged it becomes binding on both parties, and neither would be able to rescind without proper … Continue reading →

Property Conveyancing(Freehold), Harlesden Road, Brent

View Larger Map On 17th March 2011, the Phew conveyancing team was asked by a client to help him in purchasing a property situated on Harlesden Road, London. The property was bought for £ 300000 by the client. The London … Continue reading →

Different methods of property sale contract exchange

Different methods of property sale contract exchange

This article explains the different methods of exchange of contracts and their effectiveness.  It also explains about possible problems encountered when using these methods, along with solutions to overcome them. The exchange is usually initiated by the buyer to show … Continue reading →

Property Conveyancing in Drayton Road, Willesden, Brent

View Larger Map On 3rd December 2011, the Phew conveyancing team was asked to assist a client in purchase of a property located on Drayton Road, Willesden, London. The property was bought for £ 455000 by the client. The local … Continue reading →

The process of property sale contract exchange

The process of property sale contract exchange

During exchange of contract, two identical copies of the same document are prepared; one to be signed by the buyer and the other by the seller. The two copies are signed and physically exchanged, i.e. the one signed by the … Continue reading →

Freehold Conveyancing(Residential), Dawpool Road, Neasden, Brent

View Larger Map On 17th August 2011, the Phew! Conveyancing team  was instructed by a client to assist in purchasing a property located on Dawpool Road, Neasden, London. The property was purchased for £ 319000 by the client. The London … Continue reading →

Key things to consider before exchange of contract in conveyancing

Key things to consider before exchange of contract in conveyancing

Once the contract is exchanged both parties to the contract shall not be allowed to withdraw without sufficient reason. Doing so would incur breach. Therefore, it is very important that all queries are dealt with and all financial arrangements are … Continue reading →

Residential Conveyancing in St. Thomas’s Road, Harlesden, Brent

View Larger Map On 15th July 2010,  the Phew conveyancing team was instructed by a client for assistance in the purchase of a property located on St. Thomas’s Road, Harlesden, London. The property was purchased for £ 250000 by the … Continue reading →

Different types of risks associated with a property on sale

Different types of risks associated with the property

Property at seller’s risk Sometimes, especially in cases of purchase of new property it is common for the risk of damage to remain with the seller until construction is completed.  And if there is damage to the property between the … Continue reading →

Freehold Property Conveyancing in Barnes Cray Road, Dartford, Bexley

View Larger Map On 23rd December 2010, the Phew conveyancing team was instructed by a client to assist in the purchase of a property located on Barnes Cray Road,  Dartford, London. The purchase of the property was carried out for … Continue reading →

Importance of insuring the property before exchange of contracts

Importance of insuring the property before exchange of contracts

The conveyancing solicitor should make proper arrangements to ensure that the property is insured at the time of completion of transaction, to allow the policy to take immediate effect upon exchange of contract. Insurance is affected by one of the … Continue reading →

Residential Conveyancing(Freehold), Woolwich Road, Abbeywood, Barnet

View Larger Map On 1st December 2011, a Phew conveyancing solicitor was instructed by a client to assist in the purchase of a property located on Woolwich Road, Abbeywood, London. The property was purchased for £ 250000 by the client. … Continue reading →

Residential Conveyancing(Freehold), Dale Road, Dartford, London Borough of Bexley

View Larger Map On 30th March 2007, the Phew conveyancing team was asked by a client to assist in the purchase of a property located on Dale Road, Dartford, London. The property was bought for £ 182000 by the client. … Continue reading →

Freehold conveyancing in Bexleyheath, Sheldon Road, Bexley

View Larger Map On 3rd September 2007, a Phew conveyancing solicitor was instructed by a client to assist him in purchasing a property located on Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, London. The property was purchased for £ 277000 by the client. The … Continue reading →

Laws related to damage of property during title transfer

Right from the moment that of exchange of contract, the risk of accidental damage to the property passes to the buyer, who will have to bear all costs related to the damage. This article explains the duty of the solicitor … Continue reading →

Support