My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Stony Stratford. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the conveyancing panel. Can you assist?

The first thing you should do is phone the conveyancer and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise you should get in touch with who may be able to assist.

This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as a first time purchaser of a two bedroom flat in Stony Stratford. Do I collect the keys to the property on the completion date from my conveyancer? If so, I will appoint a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Stony Stratford?

On the day of completion you will not be required to go to the conveyancers office in Stony Stratford. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the completion advance to the seller's lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be called to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

Can I be sure that the Stony Stratford conveyancing solicitor on the panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Stony Stratford seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in May 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, are being a right pain. The Stony Stratford solicitor who is on the conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but are insisting on 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.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Stony Stratford as I am under pressure to complete inside one month. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Stony Stratford the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

My father has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Stony Stratford. Should I find my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Stony Stratford, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Stony Stratford with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 50

You have 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.