We decided to go with a Whitechapel based firm for my conveyancing in Whitechapel yesterday. Going through the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatwe are liable for charges even if the dealdoes not go ahead. Should I ditch them and choose a web based conveyancing company promoting no completion no cost conveyancing in Whitechapel?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to offset those cases that fail to complete. You should be mindful that these promotions rarely cover disbursements by way of example Whitechapel conveyancing search costs.

It is is a decade since I purchased my house in Whitechapel. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been appointed on the sale but I can't find the deeds. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be with your lender or they may be archived with the lawyers who acted in the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Whitechapel involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

Are the BSA planning on creating a searchable register to to identify law firms on the conveyancing panel for example in Whitechapel?

We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

I moved into my home on 13 January and the transaction details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Whitechapel said it will be registered in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Whitechapel particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Whitechapel registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any other parties. As of today in the region of 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not typically primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Whitechapel. 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 legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whitechapel

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. 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. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.