I am downsizing from our house in Seven Kings and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Seven Kings. We have lived in Seven Kings for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 sickness)

How does conveyancing in Seven Kings differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Seven Kings come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because house builders in Seven Kings usually acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Seven Kings or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Seven Kings I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Seven Kings for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Am I best advised to go with a Seven Kings conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can deal with the conveyancing but her office is approximately 350miles away.

The benefit of a high street Seven Kings conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Seven Kings know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust used your friend and in the main were happy that must surpass using an unfamiliar Seven Kings conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

I have been looking for Seven Kings conveyancing quotes online. Can I be assured that all the Seven Kings firms that are identified on your website are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel?

The solicitor and licensed conveyancing practices on our directory have assured us via an online form that they are on the bank panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the mortgage company panel. To date we have not been informed by either a lender or a member of the public that the data about a specific Seven Kings firm being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel is incorrect.