Can the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site handle conveyancing in Aldersgate by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct attended exchanges. Please e-mail us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

I own a freehold residence in Aldersgate but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Aldersgate and has limited impact for conveyancing in Aldersgate but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.

I have a decision in principle. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a specialised conveyancing solicitor in Aldersgate?

You should check but the chances are that give you one of their panel solicitors should you accept the "fee-free" deal. Contact the bank to determine if they allow a monetary alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Aldersgate.

We are buying a flat in Aldersgate. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we have to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

My partner and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from Co-operative as we intend to conduct alterations to our property in Aldersgate. Do we need to select a high street Aldersgate solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Co-operative do not ordinarily require firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

Nottingham have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a property in Aldersgate has been accepted, now what?

Your property agent will need to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Telephone Nottingham or your financial adviser and finish off any appropriate forms. Nottingham will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or vendor to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nottingham will send the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Aldersgate.

My brother has encouraged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Aldersgate. Do I follow his advice?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Aldersgate conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to get feedback from friends or family who have experience in using the firm that you are contemplating using.