We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel lawyer as I would prefer to appoint a high street conveyancing solicitor in Chilwell?

Do check but the chances are that give you one of their panel lawyers if you take up the "fee-free" deal. Contact the mortgage company and see if they allow a monetary alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Chilwell.

I require expedited conveyancing in Chilwell as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Chilwell the following are instances of what can arise and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

The deeds to my property can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Chilwell 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware precisely where to look for all the suitable paperwork so you can purchase or dispose of your house without any difficulty. Where duplicates can’t be found, your conveyancer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your premises.

Is it simple use the search tool to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Chilwell on the approved list for my lender?

First select a bank such as Barclays , Skipton Building Society or Clydesdale then choose your preferred area for instance Chilwell. Conveyancing organisations in Chilwell and across England and Wales will then be identified.

I have just started marketing my basement flat in Chilwell. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have recently received a yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the invoice as you normally would given that all ground rent and maintenance payments should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I am the registered owner of a studio flat in Chilwell, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Chilwell with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2082

You have 57 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £28,500 and £33,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.