We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Leven listed using your search tool but stumbled across alternative estimates on the internet look less pricey – why is this?

You can find many firms of solicitors marketing at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We suggest that you think long and hard about how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them list a bargain fee to entice you but conceal extra costs in the small print..

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Leven. I I would like to check whether they are on the Britannia approved list of lawyers. Can you help?

The first thing you should do is contact your solicitor and enquire whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise you can call Britannia who may be able to confirm.

Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on a terraced house in Leven I would like to talk to a lawyer concerning thehouse move prior to appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be doing your conveyancing in Leven.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a file number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Leven should be the figure that you end up paying.

We are 17 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Leven. I am am extremely frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and get the offer are re-issued. The conveyancer should be on the banks approved list to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The search tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Leven

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

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Leven conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Leven conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing? What volume of lease extensions have they carried out in Leven in the last year?

I bought a split level flat in Leven, conveyancing was carried out 5 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding flats in Leven with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2092

With only 67 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £10,500 and £12,000 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.