My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Longridge. I I am struggling to find out whether they are accepted on the Britannia conveyancing panel. Can you help?

The first thing you should do is call your solicitor and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively please get in touch with Britannia who may be able to confirm.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Longridge 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

You no longer need to hold title original deeds to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Longridge before instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a loan on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Longridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Longridge to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Longridge it shows results of many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for my move?

The best method of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Longridge or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Longridge differ, so it's sensible to obtain at least four estimates from varying types of companies. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Longridge conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Longridge conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Longridge conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Longridge, conveyancing formalities finalised 7 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Longridge with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2097

With just 71 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.