I have a renovated Victorian property in Snettisham. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Santander. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Snettisham and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Snettisham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Snettisham

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan.

My partner has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Snettisham. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

Due to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Snettisham. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

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

Whether your lease has a provision for a reserve fund for major works? Are pets allowed in the flat? Defining your rights in respect of common areas in the block.For instance, does the lease provide for a right of way over a path or staircase? You should know whether the lease permits you to add or improve anything in the flat- you should know whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether permission is required Rent payments - how much and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change

I bought a ground floor flat in Snettisham, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Snettisham with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2087

With just 62 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

My work colleague mentioned that before choosing a conveyancing solicitors they must be approved by your mortgage company. This is my first house move but I have an AIP via Halifax and I already have a bricks and morter conveyancing solicitor in Snettisham in place. Can Virgin Money need an approved solicitor to be used? If so, where do I find that list for my conveyancing in Snettisham?

You need to instruct a solicitor that is on the Virgin Money panel. Simply ring your preferred Snettisham conveyancing solicitor and ask if they are on the Virgin Money panel. If they are not on the panel you have numerous choices open to you here:

• Carry on with your chosen Snettisham conveyancing practitioner but Virgin Money will undoubtedly instruct a conveyancing practitioner from their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional fees and potential delay.
• Appoint a fresh conveyancer to act in the purchase, making sure they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
• Appeal to your solicitor to attempt to join the lender panel.