We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Seven Kings listed by you but stumbled across alternative quotes via the web look less expensive – why is this?

One can find plenty of websites advertising so-called cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not supplementalcharges result in the closing fee totally different to the one you expected. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that charges contained in terms of engagement should be fair and reasonable raised The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Seven Kings genuinely set out all charges for the property you intend topurchase.

After looking at mumsnet.com for a cheap solicitor in Seven Kings, many comment that I should instruct a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Seven Kings Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have achieved certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society established CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the home legal process. CQS enables buyers and sellers to recognise solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Seven Kings is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms are based. The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the main cause of delay in Seven Kings conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Seven Kings.

I was advised by a couple of local estate agents in Seven Kings to select a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers rather than a competitor’s?

We refuse to offer any financial incentive for sending work our way. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Seven Kings. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Seven Kings should include some of the following:

You must be told what constitutes a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned Responsibility to repair and maintain the main walls and foundations. It is important that you know which party is liable for the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Ground rent - how much and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this will change in the future Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Are pets allowed in the flat?

Notwithstanding our best endeavours, we have been unsuccessful in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Seven Kings. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Seven Kings conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Seven Kings premises is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 61.36 years.