Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Twyford is more expensive?

The conveyancing costs for a leasehold premises in Twyford is often greater as compared to a freehold acquisition or disposal. This is due to the extra investigations required in communicating with the landlord and managing agents to obtain evidence concerning whether the rent and service charges have been paid and whether there are any major works due in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

I am in the process of refinancing my apartment in Twyford, does my lawyer have to be on the RBS Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but RBS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

3 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Twyford concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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 residence 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.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Twyford for my remortgage. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.

We have had DIP from Clydesdale who said we could borrow up to £400k. When do we need to appoint a lawyer for conveyancing? Twyford is where we are .

It would be wise to instruct a conveyancing practitioner now so that the solicitor can open the file so they can conduct the AML checks etc. Once you wish them to start work they will seek a deposit normally about £175. That should normally be once you have the mortgage offer and survey report, but if you wish to speed matters you can start the ball rolling quicker even though you may be risking some money.