I chose a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Morpeth recently. Reviewing the Ts and Cs I seeI am responsible for costs even if the movefalls through. Would I be best advised to select a web based conveyancing company promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Morpeth?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to neutralise those conveyances that do not go ahead. Also remember that such arrangements generally do not cover outlay by way of example Morpeth conveyancing search fees.

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Morpeth is more expensive?

The conveyancing fees for a leasehold premises in Morpeth is frequently greater as compared to a freehold property. This is due to the additional investigations required in communicating with the freeholder and management company to collate the evidence concerning whether the rent and service charges have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Morpeth took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Morpeth. I happened to stumble upon a web site which looks to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all the legals completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

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?

My fiance and I may need to let out our Morpeth ground floor flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We instructed a Morpeth conveyancing practice in 2002 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to seek any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

The lease dictates the relationship between the landlord and you the flat owner; in particular, it will set out if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. Most leases in Morpeth do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the flat. In most cases there is a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a duplicate of the sublease.

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Morpeth, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Morpeth with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 50

With just 50 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns 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 based on this information without first getting professional advice.