Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to list solicitors on the conveyancing panel for instance in Crickhowell?

We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

Given that I am about to spend £400,000 on a house in Crickhowell I wish to talk to a lawyer concerning theconveyancing prior to appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we recommend - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Crickhowell.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Crickhowell should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Crickhowell for my remortgage. Can I see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I bought a 1st floor flat in Crickhowell, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Crickhowell with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease runs out on 21st October 50

With 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure 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. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

We are soon to acquiring a property in Crickhowell. Conveyancing is not complete but we wish to keep the amount we are are buying for private from sites such as Rightmove. what can I do to make sure this is not noted?

HM Land Registry are legally obliged to specify price sold information on a register of the title for domestic properties countrywide including premises in Crickhowell. The register of title is a public document, so the Land Registry would be breaching their statutory duty if they did not allow access to the register.

You can ask the Land Registry to withhold the amount paid entry however the response would be a No.