Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Hexham who acted for me 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on the same type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a home loan from Nottingham Building Society. I am now being quoted double. Should I hunt for a cheaper online conveyancer?

The estimate fees are a bit high. If you shop around you may be able to decrease the fees marginally by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, providing that you were happy with the legal work the firm provided you mightcome to regret choosing an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to check that the solicitor can also act for Nottingham Building Society. You can employ our search tool to select a Hexham conveyancing firm on the Nottingham Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hexham.

We are soon to complete on the purchase of a house in Hexham but as a consequence of damage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the vendor in the sum of £3k taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract however Leeds Building Society are not allowing this. Why were they involved?

Your solicitor being on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise Leeds Building Society of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to report the price change to Leeds Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Leeds Building Society and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Hexham.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Hexham is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Hexham are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hexham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hexham may ascertain 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.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Hexham. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Hexham are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Hexham in which case you should be looking for a Hexham conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

I acquired a basement flat in Hexham, conveyancing having been completed 6 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Hexham with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2070

With just 52 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Finally, a mortgage offer from a mortgage company for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom garden flat is to be issued within the next few days. Could you suggest a cheap remortgage conveyancing law firm in Hexham ?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Hexham. Our aim is to provide cost effective conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing companies offering £99 conveyancing in Hexham.In your best case scenario, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst you will end up being stung for additional fee and still not receive the service required.