Having invested time scouring moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Deanshanger, most advise that I must use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. CQS is not a scheme offered by the Council of Licensed Conveyancing. Deanshanger is one of the many areas of the UK where there are Accredited lawyers.

We are downsizing from our home in Deanshanger and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Deanshanger lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Deanshanger. We have lived in Deanshanger for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

About to purchase a new build flat in Deanshanger. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Deanshanger

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Deanshanger I like with open areas and station nearby, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Deanshanger for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

We are a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Deanshanger. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?

They would have to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has the loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the new conveyancer and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added costs and complications. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Deanshanger