My fiancee and I are purchasing our first property. The solicitor has messagedto see if we wish to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in Dukinfield

The range of Dukinfield conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your general approach to risk. What matters is that you properly comprehend what information each search could supply. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that search. Should you be unclear, ask the property lawyer to offer guidance.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Dukinfield for our home move. Our financial adviser informed us that our bank Godiva Mortgages Ltd won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

A bank will require an approved solicitor act for it. Borrowers are expected to meet the charges for this. Do use our database to choose a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Dukinfield on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel.

The deeds to our home are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Dukinfield 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer should know precisely where to look for all the suitable documentation so you may buy or dispose of your property without any difficulty. Where duplicates can’t be located, your solicitor can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your premises.

What does commercial conveyancing in Dukinfield cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Dukinfield incorporates a broad range of advice, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases 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.

All being well we will complete the sale of our £300,000 flat in Dukinfield in seven days. The managing agents has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Dukinfield?

Dukinfield conveyancing on leasehold flats usually requires the purchaser’s lawyer sending questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address such questions the majority will be willing to do so. They are at liberty to invoice a reasonable administration fee for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it is in excess of £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of rights and obligations in respect of administration charges, otherwise the charge is technically not due. In reality you have little choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Dukinfield, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Dukinfield with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2077

With 52 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.