Why would one appoint a West Hendon conveyancing solicitors firm given that web based alternatives are easier on the wallet?

To take your time to find get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in West Hendon and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with sourcing the cheapest West Hendon conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a distressing move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted lawyer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on any developments making sure that you are regularly updated. Should you need to phone the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

Is it the case that all West Hendon CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel?

A selection of banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of firms.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Nationwide. West Hendon conveyancing lawyers are selected. How long does it take for Nationwide to forward the offer to the lawyer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Nationwide conducted the valuation? Have you informed Nationwide as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Clydesdale. I assume I don't need a West Hendon lawyer on the Clydesdale panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Clydesdale mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Clydesdale mortgage from the register. Clydesdale, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Clydesdale has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Clydesdale has instructed the Land Registry to do so

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in West Hendon. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Hendon

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. West Hendon is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in West Hendon are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in West Hendon you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in West Hendon 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 residence.

I'm refinancing my current house to a BTL mortgage with Barclays Direct and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a down payment on another property. The neighborhood we are talking about is West Hendon. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two banks and link together the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to check that the lawyers are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are the conveyancer should be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.