We note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Dronfield?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Dronfield.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Dronfield so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 12 years ago, the vast majority lenders no longer need their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to hand over identification documents and there are still distinct advantages to instructing a local ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Dronfield.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Dronfield and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords protection to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Dronfield is one of the hundreds of locations in which our lawyers have offices

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Dronfield it shows results of many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Dronfield or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Dronfield vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

Back In 2006, I bought a leasehold flat in Dronfield. Conveyancing and Leeds Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Dronfield who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

First contact HMLR to make sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to incur the fees of a Dronfield conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I acquired a split level flat in Dronfield, conveyancing having been completed May 2007. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Dronfield with over 90 years remaining are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2081

You have 55 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.