I went with a high street firm for my conveyancing in Enfield Town last week. Reviewing the Ts and Cs I seeI am liable for fees even if the sale aborts. Should I go with them or use an on-line lawyer offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Enfield Town?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to neutralise those conveyances that fail to complete. Dont forget that these arrangements rarely cover outlay such your Enfield Town conveyancing search costs.

Would the conveyancing practitioners to be found on your site execute auction conveyancing in Enfield Town?

There are a few niche practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Enfield Town is one of the many areas of in which our lawyers cover.

As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can impart about purchase conveyancing in Enfield Town?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Enfield Town and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. For instance, the seller, estate agent and on occasion a bank. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Enfield Town should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the legal process whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.

We are witnessing a definite creep of a "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process being so protracted. You your first instinct should be to trust your lawyer above the other players in the home moving process.

My father-in-law has recommend that I use his conveyancers in Enfield Town. Do I follow his guidance?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or family who have actually used the firm you're considering.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Enfield Town. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Enfield Town are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Enfield Town so you should seriously consider looking for a Enfield Town conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.