My friend's uncle is a property lawyer. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in New Covent Garden?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our search tool on this page. The fees will vary but service levels do are distinct between property lawyers as is true with most professions.

I am in the process of mortgaging my flat in New Covent Garden, does my lawyer have to be on the Conveyancing panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the conveyancing panel, but would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

I am buying a new build apartment in New Covent Garden. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in New Covent Garden

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in New Covent Garden before instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in New Covent Garden. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in New Covent Garden to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

My brother has urged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in New Covent Garden. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.