Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Goddington who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold premises and a freehold premises) of similar values with a loan from Clydesdale. I am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper internet firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The estimate does seem a little on the high side. If you are prepared to spend time comparing quotes you might shave off some of the expense by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the service the firm provided you couldlive to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. If is important to enquire the conveyancer can also act for Clydesdale. You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Goddington conveyancing firm on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Goddington.

We see that you have a search directory identifying firms on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Goddington?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Goddington.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and found one round the corner in Goddington I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Goddington for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage that many years will be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Sixty One years unexpired on my lease in Goddington. I now want to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the landlord. For most situations a specialist may be useful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Goddington.

I am the registered owner of a first floor flat in Goddington. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Goddington conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Goddington flat is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case affected 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 50.57 years.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Goddington. I need to find out if they are listed on the lender's conveyancing panel. Can you help?

You should phone your lawyer to enquire if they are on the bank's panel. If that does not help call us and we can investigate and revert. If they are not on the bank panel we can certainly arrange a reputable conveyancing solicitor in Goddington on the approved list for your mortgage company.