What is the best way to search for the right lawyer who will provide a 1st class service for our conveyancing in Longton?

First ask connections whom they would instruct.

Second, search the web for conveyancing in Longton. Call two or three listed and request that they send you their conveyancing quote and have a conversation with the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing ahead ofmaking your choice.

Option 3 is to make use of our search tool to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your individual factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing in Longton

I have justfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Longton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Longton conveyancing specialists.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Longton. I've chance upon a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Longton. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Longton ?

The majority of houses in Longton are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Longton in which case you should be shopping around for a Longton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

I inherited a garden flat in Longton, conveyancing was carried out in 2011. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Longton with a long lease are worth £196,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2088

You have 64 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £15,200 and £17,600 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. 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 considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

We today become aware that one of the partners of the solicitors acting on the purchase conveyancing in Longton is related to the owners that we are buying from. Is this allowed?

On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. If you are requiring a mortgage then the bank may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Royal Bank of Scotland as of 15/12/2024, the requirements read as follows :