Having been referred to your organisation we were about to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Northwick Park endorsed by you but have come across alternative costs illustrations via the web appear cheaper – how come?

There are hundreds of conveyancing organisations offering at first sight what seems to be extremely cheap conveyancing in Northwick Park. Our advice is to think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks over the quality of the legal work. Many of them highlight a bargain quote to grab your attention but hide supplemental costs in the small print..

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Northwick Park for our home move. Our broker has since notified us that our mortgage company Bank of Ireland won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A lender may require an approved solicitor act for it. You would be liable to meet the cost of this. Please make use of our directory service to select a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Northwick Park on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.

I got the keys to my home on 2 May and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Northwick Park advises it should be formalised in less than a month. Are titles in Northwick Park uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Northwick Park registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently roughly three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration is effected once the buyer is living at the property thus post completion formalities is not typically an essential issue but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Northwick Park it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for me?

The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Northwick Park or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Northwick Park vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of three costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the charges are assured not to escalate.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Northwick Park conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Northwick Park conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Northwick Park conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? Can they put you in touch with clients in Northwick Park who can give a testimonial?

We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Northwick Park. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Northwick Park property is Ground Floor Flat 17 Frognal Avenue in April 2012. the Tribunal agreed that a value of £160,000 for the extended lease was appropriate. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 61.66 years.