It has come to my attention via my estate agent that my Muswell Hill the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain that this is indeed the case?

The best course of action for you to take is to contact your Muswell Hill conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Muswell Hill conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

I am under pressure from the owner of a property in Muswell Hill to exchange within four weeks. What can I do to speed up matters?

In a situation where you are under a tight deadline to sign contracts it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local relationships and knowledge. It is possible that they may have transacted previoushouses in the same street. Therefore consider using a Muswell Hill conveyancing solicitor. In addition, check that the conveyancing firm is on the lender panel. It is said that nearly one in five of Muswell Hill conveyancing transactions are held up or jeopardised after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being delayed by as much as three weeks. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Many Muswell Hill conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check as early as possible.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Muswell Hill. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Muswell Hill

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

What does commercial conveyancing in Muswell Hill cover?

Muswell Hill conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this area 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 mortgages and the termination of leases.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Muswell Hill. I have chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?