When looking at online forums for a cheap lawyer in Hackney Marshes, many say that I should look for a CQS kitemarked lawyer. What is CQS?

Hackney Marshes Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have been granted accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps home movers to identify practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Hackney Marshes is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Hackney Marshes?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Hackney Marshes and Solicitor practices in Hackney Marshes to choose from It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. They may both also deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am assisting my aunt sell her property in Hackney Marshes. Does the conveyancer arrange an energy performance certificate or it is for me to see to?

After the demise of HIPs, energy assessments was maintained a required component of selling a house. An energy performance certificate must be to hand in advance of the property being marketed. This is not something that solicitors ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a Hackney Marshes conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with long established local energy assessors

Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Hackney Marshes. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hackney Marshes lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.

I was recommended by three or four local estate agents in Hackney Marshes to get a quote from a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to promote your site over and above a competitor’s?

We don’t offer any commission for sending work in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent has warned us that the seller will only issue a contract if we use their recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Hackney Marshes

We suspect that the seller is not behind this demand. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the vendors direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to use your preferred Hackney Marshes conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn their negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing figures pre-set by senior management.

Would local authority consent be necessary to convert a single dwelling into a couple of appartments in Hackney Marshes? This has occurred to a property opposite to a friend in Hackney Marshes and was unaware of it happening until it was complete.

Planning Permission yes. Building Reg Approval yes.