My best friend’s dad is a property lawyer. I hope that I can be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Stafford?

Do contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst prices seem to be different but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is true with most professions.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when buying a residence in Stafford? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance to the chancel within the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Stafford?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you can expect conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Stafford to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I have todaybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Stafford for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Stafford conveyancing specialists.

I am downsizing from my property. My previous lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Stafford if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Stafford. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Stafford. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing practitioner in Stafford who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Stafford conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I purchased a 1st floor flat in Stafford, conveyancing having been completed 4 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Stafford with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2086

With just 60 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.