I am purchasing a maisonette in Broadway. My Solicitor is not on the bank approved list. Am I still permitted to use my Broadway conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the mortgage company list of approved lawyers?

You have numerous options open to you here

• Complete the deal with your existing Broadway lawyer but your bank will no doubt instruct a conveyancer on their approved panel. This will result in additional cost together with likely delay.
• Appoint a new property lawyer to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
• Convince your conveyancer to attempt to join the lender panel

I need some expedited conveyancing in Broadway as I am faced with a deadline to complete within one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Broadway the following are examples of what can crop up and therefore impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How easy is it to switch firm as I need to retain one who is on the TSB conveyancing list. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Broadway five minutes from me but she is not accepted by TSB

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Broadway on the TSB panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Broadway. Using search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Broadway.

I only have 68 years remaining on my lease in Broadway. I now wish to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent should be useful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Broadway.

I inherited a studio flat in Broadway, conveyancing was carried out 5 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in Broadway with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2090

With just 64 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £14,300 and £16,400 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Broadway being on the lender conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our lender?

We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Broadway conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Broadway knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..