How to find the right conveyancer for property in North West London

If you are selling or buying a property for sale in North West London, there are a number of important procedures that you will need to go through and one of these is conveyancy. This is the legal and administration process associated with transferring ownership of property from one person to another. 

Conveyancing also includes all the legal paperwork, local council searches, Land Registry checks, drafting the contract and handling the exchange of money.

The job of conveyancing can be completed by a conveyancing solicitor or a licensed conveyancer, both of whom should be fully regulated and insured. They operate with very similar conveyancing practices, the difference being they are governed by different regulatory bodies.

When deciding on which conveyancer is right for you, you will need to research various aspects, from obtaining quotes to checking reputations for providing a good service. The level of service offered can also vary from basic conveyancing procedures to more state-of-the-art management systems and online case tracking facilities, allowing you to access your account on a 24/7 basis.
Your estate agent is likely to have a preferred conveyancing practice(s) and this can be hugely beneficial as they will have already established a good working relationship with the staff, which should ensure a smoother transaction. If you wish to research yourself, the Law Society of England and Wales has a free ‘Find a Solicitor’ service on its website www.lawsociety.org.uk, which lists all the organisations and people providing legal services regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in your area.

Also www.reallymoving.com is a good website for all aspects of the house moving process and it also has a conveyancing search facility, which is regulated and credit checked.

The top 5 questions to ask a potential conveyancer:

• How much will it cost? The national average cost in 2013 was £850.00.
• How long will the process take? It takes on average 8-12 weeks to complete a conveyancing transaction.
• What is included in a conveyancing quote? Usually the final bill includes the basic fee, disbursements, various searches, stamp duty and telegraphic transfers.
• Is the conveyancer/firm regulated by a professional body? Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancers the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
• Ask if they are going on holiday within the next 3 months? If they are, you might want to find out their holiday cover plans or go elsewhere.

If you would like conveyancing advice, please contact TK International today. We can advise on all aspects of the home moving process, as well as show you a selection of properties for sale in Hampstead and the surrounding area and provide a free home valuation.