Having invested time looking at moneysavingexpert.com for a recommended lawyer in Barnoldswick, most comment that I must instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. 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 It covers numerous companies who handle conveyancing in Barnoldswick.

I require fast conveyancing in Barnoldswick as I am under pressure to complete in less than 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Barnoldswick the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Barnoldswick?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Barnoldswick. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Barnoldswick. I happened to land on a site which seems to have the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am employed by a reputable estate agency in Barnoldswick where we have experienced a few leasehold sales derailed as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Barnoldswick conveyancing solicitors. Could you shed some light as to whether the owner of a flat can instigate the lease extension process for the buyer?

As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the buyer need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.

An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

I own a 2 bed flat in Barnoldswick, conveyancing having been completed 10 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Barnoldswick with a long lease are worth £260,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2100

With only 74 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.