I was notified yesterday by my lender that my Hunstanton the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?

You need to call your Hunstanton lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

We see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Hunstanton?

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

I am buying a new build flat in Hunstanton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

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

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Due to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Hunstanton. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Hunstanton should include some of the following:

Ground rent - what is payable and when is collected, and be on notice if this will change in the future You should know if the lease allows you to alter or upgrade anything in the premises- you should know whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is mandated necessary specifics of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder, superior lessor, landlord Changes to the flat Repair and maintenance of the flat

I own a 1st floor flat in Hunstanton, conveyancing formalities finalised 7 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 Hunstanton with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2082

With just 57 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Should I be worried if there is a problem with the searches conducted as part of our conveyancing in Hunstanton?

Ordinarily, the majority of problems arising from Hunstanton conveyancing search responses can be handled in advance of completion or title insurance can be taken. It is crucial to remember that even though you may be buying the property and might be willing to accept the search results, your mortgage lender may not, and ultimately have the final decision.