My family solicitor has given a fee estimate £1700 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Horsham. I am selling a purpose built detached home for £200,000. This sounds expensive. Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Horsham?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you shop around you might shave off some of the cost by say £125. That being said, you mightcome to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. If is important to ensure that the conveyancer can act for your mortgage company. Do use our comparison tool to choose a Horsham conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Horsham.

We are purchasing a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Horsham who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Horsham.

is it true that all Horsham conveyancing solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Principality conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Co-operative. Horsham conveyancing lawyers were chosen. How long does it take for Co-operative to send the offer to the conveyancer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Co-operative completed the valuation? Have you informed Co-operative as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Horsham. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Horsham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Horsham

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Horsham conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Horsham conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Horsham conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the charges for lease extension work? How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Horsham, conveyancing having been completed 5 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Horsham with over 90 years remaining are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2090

With just 71 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues 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 before seeking the advice of a professional.