Have purchased a a terraced house in Little Hulton , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my title? My Little Hulton conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be certain that my name is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Little Hulton registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property so post completion formalities is not usually top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Little Hulton is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Little Hulton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Little Hulton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Little Hulton may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Should I be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Little Hulton conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often suggestions from connections can be very helpful. Nevertheless there are many parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest lawyers to use. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to select your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that many lenders operate an approved list of solicitors you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Little Hulton for my remortgage. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

One can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.

I wish to rent out my leasehold apartment in Little Hulton. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

The lease governs the relationship between the landlord and you the leaseholder; in particular, it will say if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. Most leases in Little Hulton do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a copy of the sublease.

I bought a split level flat in Little Hulton, conveyancing formalities finalised 10 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Little Hulton with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2080

You have 60 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,000 and £23,000 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.