My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Crick. I need to find out if they are on the approved list of lawyers. Could you advise?

You should e-mail the lawyer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should call who may be able to assist.

A friend suggested that where I am buying in Crick I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

A search of this type is usually included in the estimate for your Crick conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Crick around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Crick Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Crick.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Crick in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Crick. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

In scouring the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Crick it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for my move?

The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the opinion of colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Crick or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Crick vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to rise.

I only have 62 years left on my lease in Crick. I need to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What should I do?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the landlord. For most situations a specialist would be useful to carry out a search and prepare a report which can be used as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Crick.

I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Crick, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Crick with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 50

With only 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.