My fiance’s dad is a property lawyer. I anticipate that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Northolt?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst fees may be different but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with most professions.

When can the exchange of contracts take place for domestic conveyancing in Northolt and do I need to be at the lawyers branch?

Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Northolt you are invited in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the law practices we recommend supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide as equally diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the solicitor to address the formalities when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Northolt)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I am considering applying for a TSB mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Northolt with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for TSB ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but TSB will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Northolt before retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Northolt. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Northolt to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Are Northolt conveyancing solicitors duty bound by the Law Society to supply clear conveyancing figures?

Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are prescriptive rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their fees to clients.The Law Society have a practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not to be regarded as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, however, represent the Law Society’s perspective of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Northolt or across England and Wales.