We are soon to exchange buying a house in Enfield but as a consequence of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate reparation from the current proprietors of six thousand pounds by way of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Co-operative are not allowing this. Should they have been informed?

Any conveyancing practitioner that is on a Co-operative approved list is required to advise Co-operative of any variations to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to disclose the price change to Co-operative then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Co-operative and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Enfield.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Enfield?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Enfield.

What does commercial conveyancing in Enfield cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Enfield covers a wide array of services, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a residence in Monmouth but I am based in Enfield. My solicitor (who is 250 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Enfield to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Enfield

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Enfield conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Enfield conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Enfield conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm carried out in Enfield in the last year? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

I own a basement flat in Enfield. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for a lease extension?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Enfield conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Enfield residence is First Floor Flat 109 Lyndhurst Road in May 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 29th October 2009 the Tribunal decided on a figure of £5,012 for a lease extension. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 81.79 years.