Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of Runcorn conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel?

Runcorn conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.

We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Runcorn for our house move. Our broker has since notified us that our bank Clydesdale won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A lender can direct that an approved solicitor act for it. Borrowers are liable to bear the charges for this. Try using our database to get a quote from a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Runcorn on the Clydesdale approved list of solicitors.

My company is wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Runcorn for below £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Runcorn, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

Is it best to choose a Runcorn conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am buying? An old friend can execute the legal formalities but they are based a couple of hundredmiles drive away.

The primary upside of using a local Runcorn conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local insight which is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and on the whole were happy that should outweigh using an unknown Runcorn conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

Back In 2008, I bought a leasehold flat in Runcorn. Conveyancing and The Mortgage Works mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in Runcorn who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

First contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Runcorn conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Runcorn Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

What is the name of the managing agents? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? Are there any major works anticipated that will increase the service costs?