Having invested time looking at moneysavingexpert.com for a recommended lawyer in Willen, many advise that I must use a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark 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 processes via the scheme protocol the standard covers many firms who perform conveyancing in Willen.

I require quick conveyancing in Willen as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not obtaining a home loan you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Willen the following are instances of what can appear and adversely affect future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am buying a new build apartment in Willen. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Willen

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

What is different about your site and other online quote calculators for conveyancing in Willen?

At this site get an accurate costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Willen. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the highest kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Willen

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Willen conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Willen conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Willen conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:

How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? Can they put you in touch with clients in Willen who can give a testimonial?

I am the registered owner of a leasehold flat in Willen, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Willen with a long lease are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2093

With only 69 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.