Please could you vouch for a Platform Home Loans Ltd sanctioned Alsager conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within a short deadline? Would it be better to use a high street Alsager conveyancer or a nationwide conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Alsager conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Alsager. Visit some well established law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your time frames together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on speed. Choose the lawyer that genuine.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Alsager I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Alsager suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

I was pointed in your direction by a number of selling agents in Alsager to select a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your services rather than a competitor’s?

We refuse to give any commission for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

We are one month into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Alsager. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would need to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added costs and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool can help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Alsager

How and when do I incur stamp duty due for my conveyancing in Alsager?

Your lawyer should complete a stamp duty return for you as part of your Alsager purchase transaction for signature. On completion your conveyancing practitioner will submit your STL application to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the funds - settle any Stamp Duty due for you.