I have just started taking steps with the intention of switching my current homeowner home loan to a BTL Accord Mortgages Ltd mortgage. The bank has said that I need a solicitor as part of the process. I got in contact with my previous Kensal Rise conveyancing practitioner who acted on my behalf when I previously acquired the premises. The costs illustration issued of £550 has taken me by surprise as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s simply a bog-standard refinance.

The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. If you shop around you may be able to reduce the fees marginally by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were happy with the assistance the firm offered you mightlive to rue choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to enquire that the solicitor can also act for Accord Mortgages Ltd. Do use our search tool to get a quote a Kensal Rise conveyancing firm on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Kensal Rise.

I require fast conveyancing in Kensal Rise as I am faced with a deadline to complete within 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Kensal Rise the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Kensal Rise is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Kensal Rise are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Kensal Rise you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kensal Rise may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Hoping to buy a property located in Kensal Rise and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Kensal Rise. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Kensal Rise area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Kensal Rise. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I'm purchasing a flat in Kensal Rise. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't see my lawyer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?

Not all staff in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unlicensed staff.