My wife and I are purchasing a apartment in Rushden. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we have to deposit money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Does a directory service exist listing panel conveyancers in Rushden on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few lenders make their panel listings open the public on the web. If you are in need of a Rushden on the please make the most of our tool.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, are being pedantic. The Rushden solicitor who is on the conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why 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.

4 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Rushden took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Rushden differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Rushden come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because house builders in Rushden typically 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 used to new build conveyancing in Rushden or who has acted in the same development.

I'm refinancing my primary property to a BTL mortgage with and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on another property. The neighborhood we are looking at is Rushden. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and link together the conveyances?

Make use of our search tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer should be able to connect the two transactions but you should talk with you lawyer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

Looking forward to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Rushden. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Rushden should include some of the following:

if lease caters for for a reserve fund? Whether the lease restricts you from letting out the property, or having a home office for business Repair and maintenance of the property Setting out your legal entitlements in respect of common areas in the block.For example, does the lease permit a right of way over a path or hallways? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice?

I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Rushden, conveyancing having been completed 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Rushden with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 50

With only 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should 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. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.