Due to complete my purchase in Miles Platting next Friday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These obligations are not limited to conveyancing in Miles Platting.

As someone unfamiliar with the Miles Platting conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me for the legal transfer of property in Miles Platting

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Miles Platting and elsewhere in Greater Manchester is often a confrontational process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of room for friction between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. For example, the vendor, property agent and sometimes a bank. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Miles Platting an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

There is a worrying creep of a "blame" culture- someone must be at fault for the process being so protracted. You should always trust your lawyer ahead of the other players in the conveyancing process.

My company is wishing to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Miles Platting for under £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Miles Platting, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or email so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Miles Platting for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

You can read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Miles Platting conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Miles Platting conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Miles Platting conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Miles Platting, conveyancing was carried out 5 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Miles Platting with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2082

With only 58 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £22,800 and £26,400 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.