Why would one use a Shenstone conveyancing company given that national conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Shenstone and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the lowest priced Shenstone conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you will never get with an online conveyancer. He or She will update you as to headway and keep you informed. Should you need to call the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to to identify firms on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Shenstone?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when purchasing a residence in Shenstone? or I am told that there is an ancient law that means some owners of property residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs to the chancel within the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Shenstone?

Unless a prior purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Shenstone to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have todaydiscovered that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Shenstone for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Shenstone conveyancing specialists.

I wish to sublet my leasehold apartment in Shenstone. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

Some leases for properties in Shenstone do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

I am the registered owner of a leasehold flat in Shenstone, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1999. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar flats in Shenstone with a long lease are worth £181,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2074

With only 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £32,300 and £37,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.