We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel solicitor as I would much rather instruct a high street conveyancing solicitor in Great Barford?

You should check but the chances are that give you one of their panel lawyers where you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Call the lender and explore if they allow a cash alternative. Some banks have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Great Barford.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Great Barford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Great Barford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Great Barford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Great Barford may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

What does commercial conveyancing in Great Barford cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Great Barford incorporates a broad array of services, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies 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.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Great Barford. I've stumble across a site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my basement apartment in Great Barford. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have just received a quarterly service charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is pay the service charge as usual because all ground rent and service invoices should be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I bought a split level flat in Great Barford, conveyancing having been completed in 2002. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Great Barford with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2084

You have 60 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.