I selected a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Bicester today. Reviewing the small print it is apparent thatwe are responsible for costs even if the dealfalls through. Should I go with them or instruct a web based firm advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Bicester?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to offset those transactions that fail to complete. Dont forget that these schemes generally do not protect you from disbursements e.g. Bicester conveyancing search charges.

I am planning to move property in January. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Bicester. Conveyancing firm was chosen before I stumbled across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the estate agent but this can only take place when the previous owners solicitors confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you will need to inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a conveyancing in Bicester or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Bicester.

My wife and I have organised a further advance on our mortgage from Santander as we want to carry out a loft conversion to our property in Bicester. Are we obliged to choose a local Bicester solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Santander do not ordinarily require firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Santander conveyancing panel.

It is not clear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my Bicester building society branch on a couple of occasions and was reassured it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Bicester conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

As long as the solicitor is on the mortgage company panel, she or he must adhere to the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook conditions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Bicester. 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bicester

Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary house to a BTL loan with Platform Home Loans Ltd and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on a second property. The neighborhood we are interested in is Bicester. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the conveyances?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are on the appropriate lender panels. On the basis that they are the solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and needs.

Expecting to exchange soon on a basement flat in Bicester. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Bicester should include some of the following:

Who has the liability for repairing the window frames Your lawyers should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance provisions What options are available to the landlord where you are in breach of your lease terms? Are you allowed to have a pet in the flat? Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?

I acquired a garden flat in Bicester, conveyancing was carried out in 1998. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in Bicester with a long lease are worth £179,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2082

You have 57 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £26,600 and £30,800 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.