I can see plenty of here about conveyancing in Hendon but can you isolate your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Hendon

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Hendon conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

We are buying a victorian detached house in Hendon. We would like to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to ascertain if these alterations were previously refused?

Your solicitor will review the deeds as conveyancing in Hendon will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of works or necessitated the permission of another owner. Certain works need local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Lloyds are being pedantic. The Hendon solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Lloyds are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Hendon and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Hendon lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hendon. Having lived in Hendon for three years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

About to purchase a new build flat in Hendon. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hendon

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Hendon in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hendon. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hendon especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Hendon.

Should I be wary about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Hendon conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often referrals from connections can be very helpful. Yet there are lots of players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may put forward solicitors to retain. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there exists a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to select your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that most lenders specify a panel list of law firms you must use for the mortgage aspect of your conveyancing.