Me and my partner are buying a house in Clowne. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to put our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

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.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Santander. Clowne conveyancing lawyers were chosen. How long does it take for Santander to issue the offer to the solicitor?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Santander done the valuation? Have you advised Santander as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Santander conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

My fiancee and I are at the point of looking at houses in Clowne and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it sensible to have my conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a home loan with Santander.

You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are getting a mortgage with Santander, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Clowne for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Clowne conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Clowne differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Clowne approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because house builders in Clowne tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Clowne or who has acted in the same development.

My company is hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Clowne for below £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Clowne, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or call us so that we can provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

Due to complete next month on a garden flat in Clowne. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Clowne should include some of the following:

Repair and maintenance of the premises The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Rent payments - what is payable and when is collected, and also know whether this is subject to change specifics of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the tennant, superior lessor, landlord

Clowne Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before buying

It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other major work is anticipated to be shared amongst the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance fees or result in a one off payment. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? The best form of lease arrangement is if the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this scenario the lessees benefit from being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is often retained where the building is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants.