I am buying a new build flat in West Ruislip. 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Ruislip

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I opted to have a survey done on a property in West Ruislip prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Ruislip. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am looking to sell my property. My past lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in West Ruislip if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Ruislip. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My father-in-law has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in West Ruislip. Do I take his advice?

No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have feedback from friends or family who have used the firm you're considering.

I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the lender conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the mortgage company approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the lender conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.