I was informed today by my mortgage broker that my Corsham the law firm I have appointed is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain whether this is indeed the case?

The first thing you need to do is to contact your Corsham conveyancer. You lawyer should notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Corsham conveyancing practice that is on the conveyancing panel for your lender.

We're in Corsham, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Virgin Money , and our lawyer is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Corsham as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not taking a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Corsham the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Corsham for my house move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

Anyone may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting 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, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of apartments in Corsham both have about 50 years unexpired on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders may be unwilling to lend money on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

I own a studio flat in Corsham, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2002. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Corsham with a long lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2078

With just 54 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £32,300 and £37,400 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be 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 without first seeking the advice of a professional.