We decided to go with a Longton based firm for my conveyancing in Longton yesterday. Looking through the official terms of business it is apparent thatI am liable for costs even if our purchase aborts. Should I go with them or choose an internet conveyancing brokerage advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Longton?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover those cases that fail to complete. Also remember that these offerings rarely protect you from disbursements such as Longton conveyancing search expenses.

We are looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Longton who is on the Coventry BS approved panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Coventry BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Longton.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Longton

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Longton and Solicitor partnerships in Longton who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in transferring property. They may both also deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

Is there a list of Nottingham panel solicitors in Longton on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few banks make their panel listings open the public on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Longton lawyer on the Nottingham please use our tool.

I have instructed a Longton solicitor having made sure that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Skipton will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Skipton will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Longton surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

My father-in-law has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Longton. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Longton conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have referrals from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.

I am looking at a two flats in Longton which have approximately forty five years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease gets shorter the value of the lease reduces and it becomes more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.

I acquired a split level flat in Longton, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Longton with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2080

With 61 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £18,100 and £20,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.