I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when buying a house in Maltby? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that homeowners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Maltby?

Unless a prior acquisition of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Maltby to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

Do I need to be wary by brokers that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Maltby conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of professional services, often suggestions from relatives can be most helpful. But there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward solicitors to select. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there may be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that some banks operate an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your house move.

My husband and I are four weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Maltby. I am am starting to be disappointed with the quality of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?

A conveyancer would need to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has your loan offer been generated? If so you must inform them of the replacement conveyancer and get the loan are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating charges and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Maltby

I own a leasehold house in Maltby. Conveyancing and Yorkshire Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Maltby who acted for me is not around. What should I do?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Maltby conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I acquired a ground floor flat in Maltby, conveyancing was carried out 4 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Maltby with a long lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Maltby?

Conveyancing - in Maltby or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to fix the problems before you move in.