My previous conveyancer has given a fee estimate £1700 for fixed fee conveyancing in Little Oakley. I am selling a Georgian property for £225,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Little Oakley?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are content to spend time comparing prices you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you maycome to rue opting for an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to be sure the solicitor can represent your bank. You can employ our comparison tool to get a quote a Little Oakley conveyancing practice on the lender’s member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Little Oakley.

I can see plenty of information on this site concerning conveyancing in Little Oakley but what is your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Little Oakley

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Little Oakley conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Little Oakley. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Given that you have now exchanged you now have to choose a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you now have a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the deal. Every auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal pack. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer will need. If you have purchased leasehold premises the conveyancing pack should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. Do make sure that you have funds in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

Are all Little Oakley Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing list of approved practices?

A selection of banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

I have todaydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Little Oakley for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Little Oakley conveyancing specialists.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Little Oakley for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Little Oakley. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Little Oakley ?

Most houses in Little Oakley are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Little Oakley so you should seriously consider looking for a Little Oakley conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Little Oakley, conveyancing having been completed February 1996. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar flats in Little Oakley with an extended lease are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2105

You have 80 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.