Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Cann Hall who acted for me 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a loan from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Should I look for a cheaper internet property lawyer?

The estimate fees are a tad high. If you you were to look around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, if you were pleased with the conveyancing the firm provided you maycome to regret choosing an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to be sure the solicitor can act for Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Do use our search tool to select a Cann Hall conveyancing firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Cann Hall.

What does a local search tell me concerning the house I am buying in Cann Hall?

Cann Hall conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search is essential in every Cann Hall conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Cann Hall is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Cann Hall are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Cann Hall you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cann Hall may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am selling my home. My former lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Cann Hall if that affects matters.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Cann Hall. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I only have Sixty One years unexpired on my flat in Cann Hall. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

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 lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to find the landlord. In some cases a specialist may be useful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Cann Hall.

I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Cann Hall. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Cann Hall conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Cann Hall residence is 36 New Wanstead in August 2010. The Tribunal arrived at a valuation of the premium for the freehold of £22,359. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 73.92 years.