Can you help? My Dosthill solicitor is assuring me that he is legally obliged toconduct Dosthill conveyancing searches due to the fact thatthe firm are on the HSBCsolicitor panel. Do I not have a choice here?

Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. As you are taking a mortgage with a lender your has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook conditions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Dosthill conveyancing searches.

We wanted to use a property lawyer in Dosthill for our home move. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage company won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

Banks in the main restrict either the type or the volume of conveyancing practices on their approved list of lawyers. A common example of such criteria being that a firm must not be a sole practitioner. As well as restricting the profile of firm, some have decided to limit the number of firms they allow to act for them. Be aware that have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the reduction of solicitor panels since 2008 even though there are differing opinions regarding the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry indicate that thousands of law firms, including some in or near Dosthill only conduct very few conveyances per annum.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Dosthill. I've stumble across a site which looks to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I invested in buying a basement flat in Dosthill, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Dosthill with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 50

With 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £36,100 and £41,800 plus 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. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Been looking for a for freehold sale conveyancing in Dosthill. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, currently empty. Received an estimate from a for £1000 plus VAT which is a little high considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Dosthill?

Considering it’s a sale only, £450 + VAT would be about the cheapest for sale conveyancing in Dosthill.