Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Greater Manchester who conducted the legals 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of similar values with a loan from Nationwide Building Society. I am now being charged double. Should I hunt for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. Where you are prepared to expend time contrasting prices you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were content with the conveyancing the firm offered you couldcome to regret choosing an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to be sure the firm can act for Nationwide Building Society. Do employ our search tool to find a Greater Manchester conveyancing firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Greater Manchester.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Greater Manchester?

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

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Greater Manchester?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Greater Manchester will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Greater Manchester. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Greater Manchester.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Greater Manchester it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Greater Manchester commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Greater Manchester.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and found one close by in Greater Manchester I like with open areas and station nearby, however it only has 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Greater Manchester suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.

In searching the web for the phrase conveyancing in Greater Manchester it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for me?

The best way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the guidance of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Greater Manchester or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Greater Manchester vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation that the charges are assured not to to be inflated.