Why would one use a Stone Cross conveyancing solicitors firm when online alternatives are so much cheaper?

By all means make sure that you shop around for conveyancing costs in Stone Cross and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t become consumed with getting the cheapest Stone Cross conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted solicitor. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone discussion and can never replicate a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated on headway and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the office you will know who to ask for and they will be sure you are in the know.

2 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Stone Cross completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. 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 premises 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.

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, but the selling agent informed us that the vendor will only proceed if we use their chosen conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Stone Cross

It is improbable the owners are behind this. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Contact the sellers directly and explain that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to instruct your preferred Stone Cross conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will earn their estate agent a referral fee or achieve conveyancing targets pre-set by corporate headquarters.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years unexpired on my lease in Stone Cross. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What options are available to me?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order 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 or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Stone Cross.

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Stone Cross, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Stone Cross with a long lease are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2091

With 67 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

We have just had an offer accepted on our 1st home in Stone Cross, and are about to get solicitors instructed. I have made use of the different rating based websites and the fee estimates are from all across the country. Is it essential to have a Stone Cross solicitor local to your potential property? We are fine to do everything over the web, but I guess at some stage we may be required to physically go into the solicitor's office to sign documents?

The conveyancer does not need to be in Stone Cross, but choosing local means that you can attend their offices if you need to, for instance, if a signature is immediately necessary. Furthermore, a Stone Cross solicitor is likely to be familiar with local agents and (if the vendor has chosen a local property lawyer) with them, which will help keep things moving faster.