Having sold my house in South Ruislip last February yet the purchaser is whats apping me to moan that their lawyer needs to hear from mylawyer. What should have happened following completion?

Following your disposal your conveyancer is duty bound to send the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where appropriate, your solicitor should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion requirements just for conveyancing in South Ruislip.

There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in South Ruislip but how do I know who I should use?

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest South Ruislip conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. 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.

Can I be sure that the South Ruislip conveyancing solicitor on the panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in South Ruislip seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in May 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, are being difficult. The South Ruislip solicitor who is on the conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why 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.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in South Ruislip?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in South Ruislip. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Is it best to use a South Ruislip conveyancing practitioner based in the location that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can perform the legal formalities however her office is 400kilometers away.

The benefit of a high street South Ruislip conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, present your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local South Ruislip know how is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and the majority were happy that must trump using an unknown South Ruislip conveyancing lawyer just because they are based in the area.

I dont have enough spare funds to pay a 10% deposit on my apartment purchase in South Ruislip , but I still want to proceed. What can I do?

You can agree a lower deposit. Most sellers will agree to a lower deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last second