My previous conveyancer has quoted £1200 for no move no fee conveyancing in Saffron Walden. I’m looking to sell a newly refurbished property for £175,000. Is this overpriced? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Saffron Walden?

The estimate does seem marginally steep. If you are willing to spend time scrutinising charges you may be able to reduce the fees marginally by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldlive to rue opting for an an unknown conveyancer. Remember to ensure that the firm can act for your mortgage company. You can make use of our comparison tool to get a quote a Saffron Walden conveyancing practice on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Saffron Walden.

We are planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Saffron Walden who is on the Co-operative solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Saffron Walden.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Saffron Walden as I am under pressure to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Saffron Walden the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I was pointed in your direction by two or three local property agents in Saffron Walden to get a quote from a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to offer your site over and above a competitor’s?

We refuse to give any commission for directing people to this site. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Saffron Walden. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Saffron Walden ?

The majority of houses in Saffron Walden are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Saffron Walden in which case you should be shopping around for a Saffron Walden conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.

I inherited a garden flat in Saffron Walden, conveyancing having been completed in 2012. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Saffron Walden with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2090

You have 65 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £13,300 and £15,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

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 investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.