I chose a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Keyworth yesterday. Reviewing the terms of engagement I noteI am responsible for charges even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or instruct a web based conveyancing company promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Keyworth?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to offset those conveyances that do not proceed. You should be mindful that these schemes tend not to cover outlay by way of example Keyworth conveyancing search fees.

We are purchasing a property in Keyworth. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to send our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

My partner and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Santander as we wish to carry out a loft conversion to our house in Keyworth. Are we obliged to select a bricks and mortar Keyworth solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Santander would not normally appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Santander list.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Keyworth. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender HSBC be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with HSBC your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for HSBC. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to HSBC where a lease fails to meet these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Keyworth.

Me and my brother own a terraced Georgian house in Keyworth. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Barclays . I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking Barclays to clarify?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Keyworth and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

Is it simple use your search tool to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Keyworth on the authorised to act for my lender?

1st pick a bank such as Barclays , Barnsley Building Society or TSB then specify your preferred area for example Keyworth. Conveyancing organisations in Keyworth and across England and Wales should be shown.

All being well we will complete the disposal of our £150,000 maisonette in Keyworth next Friday. The managing agents has quoted £372 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Keyworth?

Keyworth conveyancing on leasehold flats usually involves the purchaser’s solicitor submitting questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer such questions most will be content to assist. They are at liberty to levy a reasonable charge for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is above £800. The administration charge levied by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration charges, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has little choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

I bought a 1st floor flat in Keyworth, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Keyworth with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2087

With just 61 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £18,100 and £20,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.