At what point can the exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Cross Hands and am I required to attend the conveyancers office?

Where you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Cross Hands you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the purchase agreement is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is necessary for the solicitor to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Cross Hands)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

After looking at online forums for a high-quality lawyer in Cross Hands, many say that I should instruct a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). CQS is not a scheme offered by the Council of Licensed Conveyancing. Cross Hands is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are CQS lawyers.

What does commercial conveyancing in Cross Hands cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Cross Hands incorporates a broad range of guidance, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I own a leasehold flat in Cross Hands. Conveyancing and HSBC Bank mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Cross Hands who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Cross Hands conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I bought a basement flat in Cross Hands, conveyancing was carried out in 1996. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Cross Hands with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2093

With only 70 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as legals.

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 due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I have recently had an offer accepted on an apartment in Cross Hands and the mortgage adviser that we are using recommended his conveyancing practitioner. She quoted £800 including VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound like a good deal?

Don't just go on one estimate. One should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Cross Hands. Then select one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved panel of the mortgage company that you are sourcing your mortgage from.