My fiance’s sister is a property lawyer. I hope that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure should I be expecting for conveyancing in Eye?

It’s a good idea to request two or three conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this page. Whilst prices do be different but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.

Would the conveyancing practitioners identified via your search tool handle auction conveyancing in Eye?

There are a number of auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Eye is one of the many locations in which our lawyers have offices.

Having spent time reading moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing lawyer in Eye, most comment that I should instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. What is CQS?

Eye Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have obtained certification by the law Society CQS was created to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables consumers to recognise solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Eye is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS are located. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Eye. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Eye

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Eye conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Eye conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Eye conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? How many lease extensions have they completed in Eye in the last year?

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Eye, conveyancing having been completed January 2001. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Eye with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2090

With only 65 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.