My best friend’s sister is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I can be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Newton Ferrers?

Do compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that estimates may vary but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Nottingham. I assume I don't need a Newton Ferrers conveyancing practitioner on the Nottingham panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your Nottingham mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Nottingham mortgage from the register. Nottingham, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Nottingham has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Nottingham has instructed the Land Registry to do so

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Newton Ferrers. I have a mortgage agreed with Nationwide. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.

I have finally had an offer on an apartment in Newton Ferrers accepted, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on a flat, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Newton Ferrers. What do I do now? When do I get the mortgage application with Principality started?

It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Newton Ferrers conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you should ensure that your conveyancer is on the Principality conveyancing panel. As to the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, desire for the property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some purchasers will apply for a home loan with Principality and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their solicitor to proceed with the conveyancing in Newton Ferrers.

How does conveyancing in Newton Ferrers differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Newton Ferrers contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Newton Ferrers tend to purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Newton Ferrers or who has acted in the same development.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Newton Ferrers conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Newton Ferrers conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Newton Ferrers conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? How many lease extensions has the firm completed in Newton Ferrers in the last 12 months?

I purchased a 1st floor flat in Newton Ferrers, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2010. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Newton Ferrers with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2082

With just 59 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

There are a lot of houses in Newton Ferrers on unadopted roads. We are buying such a property. Are there any advantages to purchasing a residence on a privately owned road?

Newton Ferrers conveyancing lawyers will be used to transacting houseson unadopted roads. The conveyancing practitioner will investigate title to identify any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a residents association that proprietors make annual payments to maintain the road. If one exists, the road should be maintained and look nicer than publicly adopted.