I am refinancing my flat in Sturminster Newton, does my lawyer need to be on the Barclays Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel, but Barclays would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Sturminster Newton?

Two types of professional can execute conveyancing in Sturminster Newton namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. Both are obliged to conduct Sturminster Newton conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally administered and that the necessary steps will be suitably followed.

I am the single beneficiary of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Sturminster Newton. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in November. I want to move. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship will be treated the same way as if I'd bought the house in November. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The CML handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be impacted by that. Some banks would take a pragmatic view as this obligation is chiefly there to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

I am purchasing a property in Sturminster Newton. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender UBS be concerned?

As your lender is UBS your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for UBS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to UBS where a lease fails to meet these provisions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Sturminster Newton.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Sturminster Newton is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Sturminster Newton are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Sturminster Newton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Sturminster Newton 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 premises.

What does commercial conveyancing in Sturminster Newton cover?

Sturminster Newton conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide range of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Sturminster Newton conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Sturminster Newton conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Sturminster Newton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the charges for lease extension work?

I inherited a basement flat in Sturminster Newton, conveyancing having been completed May 2006. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Similar flats in Sturminster Newton with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2087

You have 63 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.