We went with a Morpeth based solicitor for my conveyancing in Morpeth recently. Reviewing the Terms I seeI am responsible for fees even if the dealfalls through. Should I go with them or instruct a web based lawyer promising no move no charge conveyancing in Morpeth?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to offset those transactions that abort. Do bear in mind that these arrangements tend not to cover expenses for example Morpeth conveyancing search costs.

Can your site be used to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Morpeth even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example where I want to buy an office in Morpeth with a loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland?

Our comparison service is primarily there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Morpeth but we have set out at the bottom of this page a few Morpeth commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to check if they are also authorised to represent The Royal Bank of Scotland

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Morpeth I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Morpeth suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Morpeth for my sale. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

You may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Morpeth with the purpose of saving time on the sale process?

• Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Morpeth can be avoided if you get in touch lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information needed by the buyers’ representatives.
Some Morpeth leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, it would be prudent to place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are financially capable of paying the yearly 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. The majority of landlords or Management Companies in Morpeth charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Morpeth. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? In particular have you laid down wooden flooring? Morpeth leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or installing wooden flooring calls for a licence from the Landlord consenting to such works. If you dont have the paperwork to hand you should not communicate with the landlord without contacting your conveyancer first.

I acquired a split level flat in Morpeth, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2010. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Morpeth with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2087

With just 62 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £17,100 and £19,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.