We are downsizing from our house in Twickenham and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Twickenham. Having lived in Twickenham for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)

I bought my flat on 5 September and my personal details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Twickenham said it should be formalised in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Twickenham uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Twickenham registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any other parties. As of today approximately three quarters of submission are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration is effected once the new owner has moved in to the property therefore post completion formalities is not always top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Twickenham is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Twickenham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Twickenham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Twickenham may ascertain 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.

Do I need to be concerned by brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a local Twickenham conveyancing practice?

As with lots of professional services, often recommendations from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks may put forward solicitors to instruct. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to choose your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that most mortgage providers have an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your transaction.

Is there an average legal costs for conveyancing in Twickenham?

The average fee in 2014 for conveyancing in Twickenham was just over one thousand four hundred and fifty pounds not including SDLT and Land Registry fees.