Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Cranfield who conducted the legals two years ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Santander. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Should I look for an alternative conveyancer?

The quote is slightly on the expensive side. Where you are content to spend time comparing prices you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, if you were pleased with the service the firm provided you couldlive to rue choosing an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to ensure the conveyancer can represent Santander. Do make use of our search tool to get a quote a Cranfield conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Cranfield.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Cranfield 5 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?

Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware precisely where to find all the relevant paperwork so you may purchase or sell your property without any difficulty. If duplicates are not available, your conveyancer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your premises.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Cranfield prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Cranfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Cranfield especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Cranfield.

In sourcing the internet for the words cheap conveyancing in Cranfield it reveals many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so seek the opinion of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Cranfield or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Cranfield differ, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of four estimates from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Cranfield. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Cranfield should include some of the following:

You should receive a copy of the lease How long the lease is. You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Alterations to the premises Setting out your legal entitlements in respect of the communal areas in the building.By way of example, does the lease include a right of way over an accessway or staircase? Repair and maintenance of the flat

I purchased a 2 bed flat in Cranfield, conveyancing was carried out 4 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent flats in Cranfield with a long lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2083

With just 59 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.