I decided to go with a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Trafford Park yesterday. Upon checking the official terms of business it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for fees even if our purchase aborts. Should I go with them or use a web based conveyancing brokerage offering no completion no charge conveyancing in Trafford Park?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to offset those cases that do not proceed. Also remember that such deals tend not to protect you from expenditure such as Trafford Park conveyancing search fees.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Trafford Park?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Trafford Park will execute 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 Trafford Park. The search result sets out 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 Trafford Park.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Trafford Park it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Trafford Park commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Trafford Park.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Trafford Park?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Trafford Park. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How straightforward is it to use your search tool to find a conveyancing lawyer in Trafford Park on the approved list for my bank?

Step one is to choose a bank such as Santander, The Royal Bank of Scotland or TSB then specify your location for instance Trafford Park. Conveyancing organisations in Trafford Park and further afield will then be listed.

I only have Fifty years remaining on my flat in Trafford Park. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to locate the freeholder. In some cases an enquiry agent may be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document to be used as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Trafford Park.

I inherited a garden flat in Trafford Park, conveyancing having been completed 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? Comparable properties in Trafford Park with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2082

With just 58 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £21,900 and £25,200 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.