My partner and I have lately purchased a property in Oldland. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been conducted for conveyancing in Oldland?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Oldland. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Oldland.

My fiance and I are buying a 1 bedroom apartment in Oldland with a mortgage from Coventry Building Society.We use our Oldland conveyancing lawyer but Coventry Building Society says his firm is not on their "panel". We have to appoint a Coventry Building Society panel lawyer or keep our preferred solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Coventry Building Society use our lawyer?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage issued to you contains various provisions, a common one being that conveyancers will be on the Coventry Building Society approved list. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Coventry Building Society

I am selling my property. My former lawyers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Oldland if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Oldland. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I have recently realised that I have Sixty One years remaining on my lease in Oldland. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What should I do?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. On the whole an enquiry agent should be useful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Oldland.

I own a 1 bedroom flat in Oldland, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding properties in Oldland with a long lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2082

With just 58 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £22,800 and £26,400 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Been reading online that Oldland solicitors are more expensive than licensed conveyancers in Oldland to use when purchasing a house. Am I better off using a conveyancer or a solicitor if I am purchasing for my home move in Oldland.

When it comes to conveyancing in Oldland the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.