We selected a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Maze Hill today. Reviewing the Terms and Conditions I seewe are liable for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or select an on-line firm advertising no completion no charge conveyancing in Maze Hill?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to cover those transactions that do not proceed. Please beware that such schemes rarely protect you from outlay such your Maze Hill conveyancing search costs.

Is it correct that all Maze Hill CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Coventry BS conveyancing list of approved practices?

It is true that some lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. 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 firms wishing to remain on their panels.

Can you point me to a directory of Nottingham panel solicitors in Maze Hill on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings available on the web. If you are looking for a Maze Hill property lawyer on the Nottingham please use our tool.

My wife and I have organised the release of further monies on our mortgage from Virgin Money as we want to conduct alterations to our property in Maze Hill. Are we obliged to choose a local Maze Hill solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Virgin Money would not normally instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Virgin Money panel.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Maze Hill is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Maze Hill are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Maze Hill you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Maze Hill may determine 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 need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Maze Hill. I've chance upon a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Maze Hill. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Maze Hill conveyancing firm to help?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the LVT to determine the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Maze Hill premises is 73 Walerand Road in August 2012. the result of the findings of the Tribunal led to a premium to be paid for the extended lease in respect of Flat 73 in the sum of £10,040. The premium applicable in respect of Flat 85 was £5,710. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term was 72 years.