We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Colney Hatch found using your search tool but have come across some other fee calculations via the web look less expensive – why is this?

There are numerous conveyancing outfits advertising what appear to be cut price. We would encourage you to give due consideration about how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the quality of the legal work. Some embed additional charges well inside the terms and conditions. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Colney Hatch neverdo this.

We have rather brash sellers who has insisted on a lock out agreement with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two main downsides with entering into any lock out agreement (occasionally termed a shut-out contract) is that it takes away the focus from progressing with the conveyancing process, so in the absence of it needing limited or no negotiation then it may turn out to be a cause of frustration and delay. It is not particularly popular amongst Colney Hatch conveyancing practitioners as a result. A further concern is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved purchaser should not expect to win an injunction to stop the vendor disposing of the property to a third party, so the only remedy open via the contract will be the recovery of abortive costs and, in limited circumstances, the extra payment of damages.

After reviewing consumer advice sites for a cheap solicitor in Colney Hatch, many advise that I must use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol It includes many companies who carry out conveyancing in Colney Hatch.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Colney Hatch as I am faced with a deadline to complete inside 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Colney Hatch the following are instances of what can crop up and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

About to purchase a new build flat in Colney Hatch. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Colney Hatch

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.