Me and my wife are buying a flat in Romsley. My Conveyancer is not listed on the bank solicitor panel. Am I still permitted to appoint my Romsley conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the lender list of approved lawyers?

Various options include

• Carry on with your preferred Romsley solicitor but your mortgage company will no doubt instruct a solicitor from their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional cost and potential frustration.
• Choose a new property lawyer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the lender conveyancing panel.
• Appeal to your lawyer to seek to join the lender panel

I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Romsley. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the Santander approved list of lawyers. Could you assist?

You should call the conveyancer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you can get in touch with Santander who may be able to help.

I require quick conveyancing in Romsley as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Romsley the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Taking into account that I am about to part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a property in Romsley I would like to talk to a lawyer regarding thehome move ahead of appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Romsley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Romsley should be the figure that you end up paying.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Romsley conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Romsley conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Romsley conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

I am the registered owner of a leasehold flat in Romsley, conveyancing having been completed 10 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Romsley with over 90 years remaining are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2101

With 76 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending 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 tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.