Completed the sale of my flat in West London last September yet the purchaser is e-mailing me to say their lawyer is waiting to hear from myconveyancer. What should have happened now that I have sold?

Following your sale your lawyer should forward the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion tasks just for conveyancing in West London.

I can see plenty of information on this site concerning conveyancing in West London but can you isolate your top tip for finding the right conveyancer in West London

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest West London 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Co-operative. West London conveyancing practitioners are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Co-operative?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Co-operative conducted the survey? Have you informed Co-operative as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I have finally had an offer on a maisonette in West London agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on a flat, however it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other properties in the pipeline. I have chosen a nearby conveyancing solicitor in West London. What should be my next step? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Yorkshire BS?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, West London conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you must ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Yorkshire BS approved list. Regarding the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some buyers will apply for a home loan with Yorkshire BS and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their property lawyer to press on with searches.

I have todayfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in West London for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of West London conveyancing specialists.

In surfing the web for the term cheap conveyancing in West London it brings up numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal method of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in West London or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in West London vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least four fee estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to escalate.

What should I expect to pay for conveyancing in West London?

The amount you are charged for West London conveyancing fees will vary significantly from lawyer to lawyer. Given these differences it is particularly critical for you to have a complete summary of charges before you instruct a solicitor. One should always seek two or more quotes.