We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Caerwys listed using your search tool but have come across some other fee calculations on the internet seem less expensive – why is this?

There are hundreds of conveyancing outfits offering what appear to be cut price. Our advice is to give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks over the quality of the legal work. Many of them accentuate a low quote to tempt you but conceal extra costs in the fine print..

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Caerwys next Friday. My solicitor now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the mortgage company. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 instructions. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Caerwys.

Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Caerwys even where I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example if I wish to acquire a shop in Caerwys with a loan from Halifax?

Our comparison service is primarily utilised to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Caerwys but we have recorded towards the bottom of this page some Caerwys commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the firm directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Halifax

Given that I will soon part with 450k on a two bedroom apartment in Caerwys I wish to talk to a solicitor regarding theconveyancing prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we recommend - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Caerwys.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a matter reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Caerwys should be the figure that you are charged.

Back In 2005, I bought a leasehold house in Caerwys. Conveyancing and Virgin Money mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Caerwys who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

First contact the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Caerwys conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Caerwys, conveyancing was carried out January 1998. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Caerwys with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2081

With 61 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £19,000 and £22,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.