It is a dozen years since I acquired my property in Dollis Hill. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been instructed on the sale but I can't track down my title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be kept by the mortgage company or they may be archived with the solicitor who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Dollis Hill relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

Our mortgage company has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Dollis Hill but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Dollis Hill round the corner to me. Are you able to help?

Far from all Dollis Hill conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to locate a Dollis Hill conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a house in Dollis Hill?

Unless a previous purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Dollis Hill to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Swansea but live in Dollis Hill. My conveyancer (approximately 200 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Dollis Hill to attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Dollis Hill based

My work colleague mentioned that before selecting a conveyancing lawyer they need approved by your lender. I am first time buyer with but I have an offer in principle from Virgin Money and I already have a bricks and morter conveyancing solicitor in Dollis Hill in place. Will HSBC need an approved conveyancer to be instructed? If so, where do I find that list for my conveyancing in Dollis Hill?

You need to use a solicitor that is on the HSBC panel. Simply call your chosen Dollis Hill conveyancing lawyer and ask if they are on the HSBC panel. If they are not approved you have numerous alternatives available to you here:

• Proceed with your chosen Dollis Hill but HSBC will undoubtedly appoint a on their approved panel. The net result is additional cost and potential interruption.
• Appoint a fresh to conduct the conveyancing, making sure they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel.
• Convince your to do everything possible to get listed on the HSBC panel of solicitors.