My partner and I have lately acquired a property in Blakelaw. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Blakelaw?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Blakelaw. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a form known as a SPIF. answers is misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Blakelaw.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Blakelaw 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

Assuming you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be evidenced by HMLR with a Title Number. It is easy to perform a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and order current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for £20 inclusive of VAT.

Are there any apps to assist me to identify a Blakelaw law firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.

You can use the tool on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Blakelaw conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Blakelaw conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to check if they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society member panel

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the vendor will only move forward if we use the agent's chosen lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Blakelaw

We suspect that the owner is not behind this demand. Should the seller want ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to appoint your preferred Blakelaw conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothe ones that will provide their estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing targets set by senior management.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £200,000 apartment in Blakelaw next Tuesday. The managing agents has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Blakelaw?

Blakelaw conveyancing on leasehold flats often requires the buyer’s conveyancer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to respond to such questions the majority will be content to assist. They are entitled to levy a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it is in excess of £800. The administration charge required by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration charges, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. In reality you have little choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to complete the sale of your home.

I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Blakelaw, conveyancing formalities finalised October 2005. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Blakelaw with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2075

With 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.