What is the optimal way of finding a freehold conveyancing in Matlock?

Option 1 is to ask connections who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Option 2 is to use a comparison service on the web for conveyancing in Matlock. Pick up the phone to two or three listed and request that they forward you their conveyancing fee calculations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the legal process in advance ofmaking your decision.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your personal expectations including location,deadlines, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Resist the temptation to appoint £99 conveyancing in Matlock

Me and my partner are purchasing a apartment in Matlock. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On completion day we will need to put funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Skipton. I assume I don't need a Matlock lawyer on the Skipton panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Skipton mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Skipton mortgage from the register. Skipton, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Skipton has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Skipton has instructed the Land Registry to do so

After shopping around on the internet I have found a Matlock lawyer having made sure that they are on the Principality conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Principality will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Principality will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Matlock postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Matlock.

My wife and I purchased a terraced Edwardian property in Matlock. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and National Westminster Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should assess 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Matlock and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Matlock conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Matlock conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Matlock conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

What are the legal fees for lease extension work? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Matlock - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Its a good idea to find out as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical issues such as the tidiness of the communal areas. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants what they think of their management. On a final note, be sure you know the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money. How much is the ground rent and service charge? Who is in charge of the building?

I'm going to be buying a flat very soon in Matlock. I am in need of a Matlock conveyancing solicitor. The family solicitor is based in Scotland and unable to help.Please can you refer me to a good Matlock conveyancer that will act for us as well as represent Lloyds?

LenderPanel.com is limited to being a directory service for property lawyers who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds in certain areas such as Matlock . Our intention is not to recommend any particular property lawyer.