Last August we completed a house move in Bulwell. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Bulwell?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Bulwell. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. answers provided is incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Bulwell.

What tools are available to locate a Bulwell law firm on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the tool on this website. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Bulwell conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Bulwell conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to see if they are on the Clydesdale panel

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Bulwell for my home move. Can I check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

You can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training reasons.

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Bulwell with the purpose of speeding up the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Bulwell can be avoided where you get in touch lawyers the minute your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation which will be required by the buyers’ conveyancers.
If you have had conflict with your landlord or managing agents it is very important that these are settled before the property is marketed. The purchasers and their solicitors will be warry about purchasing a flat where a dispute is unresolved. You may have to bite the bullet and pay any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is clearly preferable to present the dispute as over rather than ongoing. The majority of landlords or Management Companies in Bulwell levy fees for supplying management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management information sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most common reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Bulwell. If you are supposed to have a share in the freehold, you should make sure that you hold the original share certificate. Arranging a new share certificate can be a lengthy process and delays many a Bulwell home move. If a new share certificate is necessary, do contact the company officers or managing agents (if applicable) for this as soon as possible.

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Bulwell, conveyancing was carried out March 2000. 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? Similar properties in Bulwell with a long lease are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2091

With only 66 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £11,400 and £13,200 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

Why can't I complete my conveyancing in Bulwell on a bank holiday?

Because on completion the money needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the buyer and owner’s conveyancing practitioner and currently this can only take place on a working day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.