We hired a Callington based firm for my conveyancing in Callington recently. Upon checking the small print it is apparent thatI am responsible for fees even if the movedoes not happen. Would I be best advised to use an on-line firm offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Callington?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to neutralise the transactions that do not go ahead. Do bear in mind that such deals rarely cover disbursements such as Callington conveyancing search charges.

AssumingI was to purchase a straightforward housein Callington for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Callington?

The sole saving you would achieve is the Callington conveyancing searches. The conveyancing practitioner still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, liaising with your sellers lawyer, stamp duty submission, register the title etc. A marginal saving might be made by not having to register a mortgage however it will not be a lot.

My wife and I own a semi-detached Georgian property in Callington. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Santander. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be 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 Callington and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

My father has urged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Callington. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Callington conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor that you are considering.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Callington. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Callington ?

Most houses in Callington are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Callington in which case you should be looking for a Callington conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

I own a ground floor flat in Callington, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2010. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar flats in Callington with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2095

With just 70 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.