I am in need of a conveyancer. Should I go for for an internet conveyancer rather than a high street Lichfield conveyancing lawyer?

Existing third party connections are another important factor to consider when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Lichfield law firms often have connections with lenders and agents, local authorities, valuers and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Having a wealth of intelligence of the local area is also a plus .

We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Lichfield?

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 Lichfield.

I own a terraced Edwardian property in Lichfield. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Coventry Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lichfield and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I am hoping to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Lichfield. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Lichfield should include some of the following:

Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? Responsibility to repair and maintain the building. It is essential that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Alterations to the premises You should be sent a copy of the lease Where does the liability rest for maintaining the window frames

I invested in buying a garden flat in Lichfield, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Lichfield with an extended lease are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2091

With only 66 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £11,400 and £13,200 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Lichfield being more expensive?

Conveyancing in Lichfield for newly converted or new build properties often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as further investigations and contractual considerations.