Can the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Looe?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. You should call us to get a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

We see that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Looe?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Looe.

I am buying my first flat in Looe with a loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland. The developers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The sale representative told me not reveal to my lawyer about this deal as it will affect my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.

My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent advised that the seller will only go ahead if we instruct their recommended conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Looe

It is unlikely the owners are driving this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Try to communicate with the owners directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to use your preferred Looe conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothose that will give their estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds set by head office.

I am intending to rent out my leasehold flat in Looe. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Looe do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Looe, conveyancing formalities finalised August 2003. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Looe with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2088

With just 64 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £14,300 and £16,400 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.