Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Hightown so that I can attend their offices if required.

As opposed to twenty years ago, the vast majority banks no longer oblige their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to choosing a local practitioner, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Hightown.

I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Hightown for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Hightown conveyancing specialists.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Hightown it brings up many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Hightown or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Hightown differ, so it's sensible to request at least four fee estimates from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Hightown. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is registered - and almost all are in Hightown - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I own a 1st floor flat in Hightown, conveyancing having been completed 8 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent flats in Hightown with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2088

With 63 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £16,200 and £18,600 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

I am buying a maisonette mortgage free. I have provided solicitor with two distinct proof of photo ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the funds are legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Hightown conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.