We have rather assertive vendors who has insisted on a lock out contract with a deposit 6,000. Are such agreements sensible?

There are a couple of primary concerns with entering into any lock out contract (occasionally known as an exclusivity agreement) is that it can distract from moving forward with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it may turn out to be a hindrance. It is not promoted by Hadley Wood conveyancing lawyers for this reason. A supplemental negative is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved buyer should not expect to obtain an injunction to bar the seller disposing of the property to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the recovery of wasted charges and, in limited circumstances, the extra payment of damages.

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my house in Hadley Wood. Conveyancing solicitors have just been retained on the sale but I am unable to track down my title deeds. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be kept by your lender or they could still be with the solicitor who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Hadley Wood involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Hadley Wood before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to give a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hadley Wood. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Hadley Wood to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on a property in Hadley Wood I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer about mytransaction in advance of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer due to be doing your conveyancing in Hadley Wood.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Hadley Wood should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

How do I identify freehold conveyancing in Hadley Wood?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Second, use a search tool on the web for conveyancing in Hadley Wood. Phone two or three from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing before you commit. Option 3 is to use our search tool to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is.Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing solicitors in Hadley Wood