We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Darlington recommended by you but stumbled across alternative fee calculations via the web seem less expensive – how come?

One can find hundreds of solicitors offering at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you think twice as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish with regard to the standard of the conveyancing. Some hide extras deep into the terms and conditions. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Darlington will notbehave this way.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented flat in Darlington by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

Generally one should not provide notice for your letting unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, update to your lawyer and urge them to they cajole the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards

Is there anything unique about your site and other web based conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Darlington?

At this site receive a fixed fee quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances for your conveyancing in Darlington. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate referral deals with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the most commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Darlington

Jane (my partner) and I may need to sub-let our Darlington garden flat for a while due to a career opportunity. We instructed a Darlington conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time get any advice as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

Notwithstanding that your last Darlington conveyancing solicitor is not available you can check your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the apartment. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you are obliged to seek consent from your landlord or some other party before subletting. This means that you cannot sublet without first obtaining consent. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably turned down. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.

I own a studio flat in Darlington, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1999. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Darlington with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2082

With 58 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £21,900 and £25,200 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. 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. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

My friend mentioned that before selecting a conveyancing lawyer they must be approved by your lender. I am a FTB but I have an AIP with Halifax and I already have a local conveyancing lawyer in Darlington in place. Can Nat West Bank require an approved conveyancer to be instructed? Does a list of approved firms even exist so I can choose a conveyancing lawyer in Darlington?

You need to use a solicitor that is on the Nat West Bank panel. Simply call your preferred Darlington conveyancing lawyer to check if they are on the Nat West Bank panel. If they are not on the panel you have numerous choices available to you here:

• Proceed with your chosen Darlington property lawyer but Nat West Bank will undoubtedly retain a conveyancer on their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional charges and likely frustration.
• Get a new solicitor to conduct the conveyancing, ensuring that they are on the Nat West Bank conveyancing panel.
• Convince your solicitor to apply to join the bank panel.