I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Finchampstead. Now, I need my files but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Finchampstead of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am purchasing my first flat in Finchampstead with a loan from TSB. The sellers refused to budge the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative told me not to tell my conveyancer about this extras as it may affect my mortgage with TSB. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Finchampstead prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not grant a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Finchampstead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Finchampstead. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Finchampstead conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Finchampstead conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Finchampstead conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm conducted in Finchampstead in the last 12 months?

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Finchampstead, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Finchampstead with a long lease are worth £181,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2071

With 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £32,300 and £37,400 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should 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.