My mortgage broker says he needs my Todwick solicitor’s panel member for the HSBC conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have e-mailed my local Todwick branch but they cant find it on their system.

You are best placed to get this information from your Todwick property lawyer . Most Todwick law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Todwick?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Todwick will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Todwick. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Todwick.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Todwick it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Todwick commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Todwick.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Todwick it shows results of numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so seek the guidance of friends and family who have bought a property in Todwick or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Todwick differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation that the charges are assured not to increase.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Todwick. Conveyancing and Yorkshire Building Society mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Todwick who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First contact HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Todwick conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Todwick, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Todwick with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2077

With 52 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £29,500 and £34,000 plus professional fees.

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

I have just had an offer accepted on an apartment in Todwick and the mortgage adviser that we are using suggested his solicitor. They quoted £800 including VAT and disbursements. Does this sound expensive?

Don't just go on 1 estimate. One should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Todwick. Then pick one that you are comfortable with and crucially, is on the approved list of the lender that you are sourcing your mortgage from.