We are due to move property in May. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Newmarket. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from the selling agent but this should only occur after the sellers lawyers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. Subsequently you should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Newmarket or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Newmarket.

My partner and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from TSB as we wish to carry out alterations to our property in Newmarket. Do we need to select a bricks and mortar Newmarket solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

TSB don't usually instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the TSB conveyancing panel.

I'm at the point of viewing flats in Newmarket and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a conveyancer appointed at this point? I will be getting a mortgage with Principality.

You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the EA. Given that you are taking out a mortgage with Principality, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Principality conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

What can a local search tell me regarding the house we're buying in Newmarket?

Newmarket conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Newmarket conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Newmarket. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Newmarket

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I'm refinancing my current home to a buy to let mortgage with Birmingham Midshires and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on further house. The location we are looking at is Newmarket. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?

Make use of our search tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are approved by both banks. On the basis that they are the conveyancer should be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

I own a leasehold house in Newmarket. Conveyancing and Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Newmarket who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

First make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Newmarket conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I bought a studio flat in Newmarket, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Newmarket with a long lease are worth £221,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2094

You have 70 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.