We selected a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Ponders End yesterday. Upon checking the Terms it is apparent thatI am liable for fees even if the dealdoes not happen. Would I be best advised to select a web based conveyancing brokerage who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Ponders End?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to neutralise the conveyances that fail to complete. You should be mindful that such arrangements rarely cover expenses e.g. Ponders End conveyancing search charges.

How do I discover of the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Ponders End is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Britannia thus paying £175.00 in further legal fees.

You should take advantage of the search tool on this site. Pick the lender and type ‘Ponders End’ or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer located in Ponders End or by proximity to you.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Ponders End house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Ponders End.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Ponders End?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Ponders End. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Due to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Ponders End. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they are sending me a report next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Ponders End should include some of the following:

You should know whether the lease permits you to change or upgrade anything in the flat- you should know whether it applies to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether licences for alterations is mandated necessary Setting out your rights in respect of the communal areas in the building.By way of example, does the lease provide for a right of way over an accessway or staircase? You should have a good understanding of the insurance obligations Information as to the provision in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - with regard to both the building, and the more general rights a leaseholder enjoys Details of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the tennant, head lessor, landlord

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Ponders End conveyancing firm to assist?

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

An example of a Vesting Order and Purchase of freehold decision for a Ponders End residence is Ground Floor Flat 4A Baronet Road in February 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 23rd December 2008 (case number 8ED064) the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £8,689.00 This case was in relation to 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 80.01 years.