My best friend’s step-father is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Willesden?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst estimates will be different but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

We are planning on selling our property in Willesden and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Willesden conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Willesden. We have lived in Willesden for three years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Willesden. Conveyancing is daunting 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Willesden

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Willesden I like with amenity areas and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Willesden in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

Should I be concerned by third parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a national conveyancing firm rather than a local Willesden conveyancing company?

As is the case with many service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all suggest lawyers to use. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that most lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your conveyancing.