We selected a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Earley yesterday. Looking through the terms of engagement I notewe are on the hook for costs even if our purchase aborts. Should I go with them or use an internet conveyancing brokerage who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Earley?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to offset the cases that abort. Do bear in mind that such offerings generally do not cover expenses for example Earley conveyancing search expenses.

I was advised by numerous selling agents in Earley to get a quote from a solicitor using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your lawyers over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to give any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but live in Earley. My conveyancer (approximately 300 miles awayrequires that I execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Earley to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Earley based

I invested in buying a 2 bed flat in Earley, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Earley with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

You have 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

How and when do I incur stamp duty due for my Earley house purchase?

The majority of s will complete a stamp duty return for you during your Earley conveyancing transaction for signature. After completion your will submit your STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the funds - settle any tax bill liability for you.