We went with a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Kensal Rise last week. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatI am on the hook for fees even if the dealdoes not proceed. Should I go with them or select a web based firm offering no completion no charge conveyancing in Kensal Rise?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to neutralise those transactions that abort. Please beware that such offerings tend not to protect you from expenditure such as Kensal Rise conveyancing search charges.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented flat in Kensal Rise by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and ask them to they cajole the sellers lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will look to achieve

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Kensal Rise. I need to find out whether they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Can you assist?

The first thing to do is phone the conveyancer and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise you should call Barclays who may be able to confirm.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Kensal Rise. Before I get started I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Kensal Rise - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Despite our best endeavours, we have been unsuccessful in trying to purchase the freehold in Kensal Rise. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Kensal Rise conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Kensal Rise premises is 85A Chevening Road in August 2013. the Tribunals conclusions resulted in a payment of a premium for the new lease in the sum of £11,211 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 84.34 years.

My folks cant seem to find their Kensal Rise land registry title on the website. They have a vague recollection back in the 70’s when they bought the house there were complications regarding the address not being recognised in some systems.

Nearly all residences in Kensal Rise should be revealed. Have you tried a search to just the postcode. Usually it will disclose all the premises inside the postcode. Assuming the property is registered it will be there with a title number. Where they bought fifty years ago it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The property may still be revealed but with the title number identified as 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title papers which may be with your parent’s mortgage company.