We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Luton recommended using your comparison tool but stumbled across alternative fee calculations via the web appear less expensive – how come?

One can find numerous conveyancers advertising theoretically looks to be cut price. Our advice is to think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the quality of the legal work. Many of them accentuate a budget fee to catch your eye but bury extra fees in the fine print..

Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to to identify law firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Luton?

We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

I have todaydiscovered that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Luton for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest 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 Luton conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Luton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Luton

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Luton. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? 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?