I have just started taking steps with the aim of switching my existing standard loan to a Buy to Let Leeds Building Society mortgage. I was told by my mortgage that I need a lawyer for this. I had a chat the same Normanton conveyancing firm who who did the conveyancing when I initially acquired the house. The fee calculation supplied of £470 is an eye-watering amount to do this as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s simply a bog-standard refinance.

The estimate fees appear a bit high. If you are willing to expend time contrasting prices you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, assuming were satisfied with the assistance the firm provided you mightlive to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to check the solicitor can also act for Leeds Building Society. You can make use of our search tool to select a Normanton conveyancing firm on the Leeds Building Society member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Normanton.

What will a local search inform me regarding the house I am purchasing in Normanton?

Normanton conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Onsearch The local search plays a central role in most Normanton conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search should reveal data 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 thirteen topic headings.

I have justdiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Normanton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see 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 Normanton conveyancing specialists.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Normanton is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Normanton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Normanton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Normanton may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Expecting to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Normanton. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Normanton should include some of the following:

The physical extent of the property. This may be the property itself but may include a loft or basement if appropriate. You must be advised what counts as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the (you), superior lessor, freeholder Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the block. It is important that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and communal areas Ground rent - how much and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change

I am the registered owner of a studio flat in Normanton, conveyancing was carried out in 2010. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Normanton with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2102

You have 77 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £7,600 and £8,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.