Why would I use a New Romney conveyancing company given that national conveyancers are less overpriced?

To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in New Romney and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t expend your energy hunting for the lowest priced New Romney conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted lawyer. An e-mail can never replace a phone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will ensure you are kept fully informed.

It is a dozen years since I acquired my house in New Romney. Conveyancing solicitors have now been instructed on the sale but I can't track down my title deeds. Is this a problem?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be retained by the lender or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who acted in your purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in New Romney relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Barclays, do New Romney solicitors incur a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

How can we know in advance if a New Romney conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in New Romney getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in February 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Clydesdale are being pedantic. The New Romney solicitor who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Clydesdale are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Clydesdale have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Clydesdale have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Clydesdale may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in New Romney ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in New Romney. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a New Romney conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a New Romney conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non New Romney conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

If they are not ALEP accredited then why not? Can they put you in touch with clients in New Romney who can give a testimonial?

I acquired a studio flat in New Romney, conveyancing was carried out February 2004. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in New Romney with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2088

With only 63 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £16,200 and £18,600 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt 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.