My mortgage broker says he needs my Market Drayton lawyer’ panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have tried my local Market Drayton branch but they have not got back to me yet.

You are best placed to get this information from your Market Drayton property lawyer . Most Market Drayton conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Market Drayton is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Market Drayton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Market Drayton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Market Drayton may ascertain 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 premises.

I am downsizing from my property. My former conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Market Drayton if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Market Drayton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Market Drayton for my home move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Members of the public can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.

Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Market Drayton with the intention of saving time on the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Market Drayton can be bypassed where you appoint lawyers the minute your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ lawyers.
In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s consent? In particular have you laid down wooden flooring? Most leases in Market Drayton state that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring necessitate a licence issued by the Landlord consenting to such works. If you fail to have the approvals to hand you should not communicate with the landlord without contacting your conveyancer first. Some Market Drayton leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this applies to your lease, it would be prudent to notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers obtain financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is financially capable of paying the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their lawyers. You believe that you know the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable double-check by asking your lawyers. A purchaser's conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to proceed with the purchase of a leasehold property the lease term is below 80 years. In the circumstances it is essential at an early stage that you identify whether the lease for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your home on the market for sale.

I purchased a ground floor flat in Market Drayton, conveyancing having been completed 4 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Market Drayton with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2085

You have 60 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures 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 should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.