In researching consumer advice sites for a recommended lawyer in Tottenham Green, many post that I must look for a CQS assured solicitor. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol Membership includes many firms who conduct conveyancing in Tottenham Green.

Just acquired a detached house in Tottenham Green , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record the transfer to my name? My Tottenham Green conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the registration formalities are dealt with.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Tottenham Green registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any third parties. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are completed within 12 days but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration occurs once the new owner has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not typically top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I am purchasing my first flat in Tottenham Green with a mortgage from . The builders would not move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent advised me not reveal to my solicitor about the deal as it would impact my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Tottenham Green. I happened to land on a site which seems to have the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

My boyfriend is purchasing a studio flat in Tottenham Green. He was given a quote by the connected to the estate agents and it came to £1250 . It was fifteen years ago since I sold and purchased a property and the fee was £495. Have costs really increased to that extent?

What does the conveyancing estimate include? Is it just for the legal fees, or what you will be paying in total (for example Tottenham Green searches, land registry fees, etc)