My previous solicitor has quoted £1150 for no move no fee conveyancing in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. I’m selling a purpose built property for £250,000. Is this overpriced? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you are content to expend time contrasting costs you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldcome to regret choosing an an unknown solicitor. If is important to be sure the firm can act for your bank. You can utilise our search tool to select a Alderley Edge and Wilmslow conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow as I have a deadline to exchange contracts within one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow the following are examples of what can arise and adversely impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

My husband and I are novice buyers - agreed a price, but the estate agent advised that the owners will only proceed if we instruct the agent's recommended solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow

It is unlikely the vendors are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Contact the vendors directly and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to instruct your preferred Alderley Edge and Wilmslow conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn their negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by HQ.

Due to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow should include some of the following:

Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? You should receive a copy of the lease Repair and maintenance of the property You should know whether the lease allows you to add or improve aspects of the premises- you should be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is required Ground rent - how much and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change

I invested in buying a ground floor flat in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar properties in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow with over 90 years remaining are worth £179,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2083

With only 57 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £26,600 and £30,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. I need to find out if they are on the lender's approved list of lawyers. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

You should call the conveyancer and ask them if they are on the lender's approved list. If that does not help call us and we can make some checks for you. Should the firm not be on the bank panel we we can help find a specialist conveyancing solicitor in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow on the approved list for your mortgage company.