My fiance’s sister is a property lawyer. I hope that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Sneyd Park?

Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that prices seem to vary but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is the case with most professions.

When looking at consumer advice sites for an online solicitor in Sneyd Park, many advise that I must instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

Sneyd Park Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have achieved accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables consumers to recognise practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Sneyd Park is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.

Should I be concerned by estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Sneyd Park conveyancing practice?

As with many service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be very helpful. But there are many parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may put forward conveyancers to appoint. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that the majority of mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage related work in your home move.

I own a leasehold house in Sneyd Park. Conveyancing and Britannia mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Sneyd Park who previously acted has now retired. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Sneyd Park conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I invested in buying a 2 bed flat in Sneyd Park, conveyancing was carried out May 2001. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Sneyd Park with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2088

With 64 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £15,200 and £17,600 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

Me and my partner are hoping to buy a three bedroom bungalowin Sneyd Park with a home loan from a bank. We have a solicitor in Sneyd Park however our bank says he's not on their "panel". Apparently we need to choose from the our bank panel solicitors or keep our Sneyd Park conveyancer and pay for one of their panel ones to represent our bank. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The bank home loan offered to you is subject to conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the mortgage company's conveyancing panel. in the past, most banks had open panels, including many conveyancing solicitors in Sneyd Park : a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.