We have very assertive sellers who has recommended a preliminary agreement with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Are such agreements sensible?

There are a couple of primary concerns with executing a lock out contract (sometimes referred to as a no-shop agreement) is that it can distract from moving forward with the conveyancing work, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it could turn out to be unhelpful. It is not strongly advocated amongst Brent Cross conveyancing solicitors as a result. The other main concern is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved buyer is not likely to win injunctive relief to prevent the seller disposing of the property to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of wasted costs and, in limited circumstances, the additional payment of damages.

I need some quick conveyancing in Brent Cross as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Brent Cross the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

3 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Brent Cross completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Brent Cross prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Brent Cross. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brent Cross especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Brent Cross.

The mortgage broker has recommended their for our conveyancing in Brent Cross - Is it not simpler advisable to just use them?

It is worth checking if the estate agent is recommending a or introducing to a . There are plenty of Brent Cross estate agents who recommend two or three Brent Cross conveyancing firms purely based on those lawyers offering a great service.