Can you recommend a TSB sanctioned Northolt conveyancing firm that can complete within 28 days? Am I best advised to choose a high street Northolt practice or a web based conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Northolt conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Northolt. Visit a couple of law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Mention your requirements together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Choose the one that genuine.

After looking at mumsnet.com for an online lawyer in Northolt, many comment that I should look for a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark 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 * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures through the scheme protocol It includes many partnerships who conduct conveyancing in Northolt.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial premises in Northolt?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Northolt will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Northolt. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Northolt.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Northolt it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Northolt commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Northolt.

My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, but the estate agent informed us that the seller will only move forward if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Northolt

We suspect that the seller is not behind this request. Should the vendor want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and make the point that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to appoint your own,trusted Northolt conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothose that will provide their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by corporate headquarters.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Northolt conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Northolt conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Northolt conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm conducted in Northolt in the last 12 months? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

I am the proprietor of a two-bedroom flat in Northolt. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

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

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Northolt premises is GFF 1 Holyrood Avenue in May 2014. The Tenant wished to acquire a new (extended) lease and applied to the Willesden County Court who granted a vesting order on 20* March2013. The Tribunal decied that the premium to be paid was £9,062 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 79 years.