Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Newton Aycliffe who conducted the legals two years ago requesting a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Santander. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper online conveyancer?

The estimate does seem a little overpriced. If you you were to look around you may be able to reduce the fees marginally by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, if you were pleased with the conveyancing the firm gave you couldcome to regret choosing an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to enquire that the firm can also act for Santander. Do use our search tool to choose a Newton Aycliffe conveyancing firm on the Santander member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Newton Aycliffe.

What will a local search reveal about the house I am purchasing in Newton Aycliffe?

Newton Aycliffe conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Searches UK The local search is essential in every Newton Aycliffe conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

I got the keys to my house on 3 October and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Newton Aycliffe expressed confidence that it will be concluded inside ten days. Are transfers in Newton Aycliffe uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Newton Aycliffe registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any other persons or bodies. As of today in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not always an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

My business partner and I are planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no costs for commercial conveyancing in Newton Aycliffe for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Newton Aycliffe, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I only have 62 years left on my lease in Newton Aycliffe. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What should I do?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Newton Aycliffe.

I purchased a split level flat in Newton Aycliffe, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Newton Aycliffe with a long lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2099

You have 74 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.