My best friend’s step-father is a property lawyer. I hope that I can be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Rossendale?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst charges seem to contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

My partner and I are selling our property in Rossendale and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Rossendale. We have lived in Rossendale for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Rossendale is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Rossendale are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Rossendale you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rossendale may ascertain 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 property.

What tools are available to search for a Rossendale solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the tool on this page. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Rossendale conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Rossendale conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to check whether they are on the Aldermore approved list

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Rossendale conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Rossendale conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Rossendale conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm conducted in Rossendale in the last twenty four months? What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing?

I invested in buying a 1 bedroom flat in Rossendale, conveyancing having been completed in 2007. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Rossendale with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2089

With just 65 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.