Completed the sale of my flat in Neasden last March yet the purchaser is Skype messaging daily to moan that his solicitor is waiting to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your sale your solicitor should forward the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been discharged to the purchasers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities just for conveyancing in Neasden.

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Neasden. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Neasden you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Neasden.

What does a local search inform me about the house I am buying in Neasden?

Neasden conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search plays an important role in many a Neasden conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.

As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a house in Newport but live in Neasden. My lawyer (based 300 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Neasden who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Neasden based

What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Neasden?

Conveyancing - in Neasden or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the seller to remedy the problems prior to you complete your move.