Finally, a mortgage offer from Nationwide for the refinancing of my 3 room garden flat is due within the next few days. Are you able to propose a cheap conveyancing law firm in Windsor?

You have come to the wrong site to search for cut-price fees for conveyancing in Windsor. Our goal is to offer value for money conveyancing but our intention is not to advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers seducing you with £99 conveyancing in Windsor. Optimistically, in being led by low cost conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for additional fees and still not receive the service you were looking for.

Due to move into my new home in Windsor next Thursday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the lender. What risks does the mortgage company expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. These obligations are not specific to conveyancing in Windsor.

I need some fast conveyancing in Windsor as I am faced with pressure to complete within 2 weeks. Thankfully 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 mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Windsor the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Windsor conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Windsor conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Windsor conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

What volume of lease extensions have they conducted in Windsor in the last twenty four months?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Windsor - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

What prohibitions exist in the Windsor Lease? Its a good idea to discover as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they will either make your life much simpler or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues such as the upkeep of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask other tenants what they think of their management. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money. It would be prudent to find out if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Windsor. If you like the propertyin Windsor however your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a hard determination.

We are thinking of choosing an online solicitor rather than a Windsor conveyancing practice. Any advice?

There are advantages of having the option attend a local Windsor conveyancing solicitor for example

• signing documents same day
• often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard conveyancing
• the ability to complain if things need to addressed

When checking quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. Most decent Windsor high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online companies seem to offer discounted fees, but have hidden 'extras' in the fine print.