My partner and I are approaching an exchange on a property in Edmonton and my mum and dad have transferred the exchange deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now told that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my property lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the bank concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your solicitor is duty bound to clarify with lender to ensure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Edmonton even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance where I want to acquire a shop in Edmonton with a mortgage from Barclays ?

The service is predominantly there to get a quote from domestic conveyancing solicitors in Edmonton but we have recorded towards the end of this page a selection of Edmonton commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Barclays

We are buying a end of terrace house in Edmonton. The intention is to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will legal work on the property involve checks to determine if these alterations are permitted?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Edmonton will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain changes or need the consent of another owner. Some works need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I am the single beneficiary of my late mum's will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Edmonton. The Edmonton property was put into my name in April. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be considered the same way as if I'd bought the property in April. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be affected by that. How sensible a view lenders take of it, depend on the mortgage company as this provision is primarily there to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

Can I be sure that the Edmonton conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Edmonton getting recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

We are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Edmonton. We are not happy. Can you help me find new lawyers?

A solicitor would need to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been issued? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The search tool should help you find a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Edmonton

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Edmonton from the perspective of speeding up the sale process?

• Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Edmonton can be avoided where you appoint lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ representatives.
If you have carried out any alterations to the property would they have required Landlord’s consent? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Edmonton leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring require a licence issued by the Landlord acquiescing to such changes. If you fail to have the consents in place do not contact the landlord without contacting your conveyancer before hand. A minority of Edmonton leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, you should place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers obtain bank and professional references. The bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are able to meet the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their lawyers. Many landlords or managing agents in Edmonton levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should find out the fee that they propose to charge. The management information sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Edmonton.

Having spent years of correspondence we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Edmonton. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Edmonton conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Vesting Order and Purchase of freehold matter before the tribunal for a Edmonton property is Ground Floor Flat 4A Baronet Road in February 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 23rd December 2008 (case number 8ED064) the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £8,689.00 This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 80.01 years.