My partner’s sister is a property lawyer. I anticipate that I'll be able to get preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Fulwood and Elston?

It’s sensible to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this page. Whilst amounts seem to be different but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

How up to date is your database of Fulwood and Elston solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel? Do Co-operative send you an updated list?

Fulwood and Elston conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Co-operative directly.

The deeds to our property are lost. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Fulwood and Elston 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical original deeds to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or property, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Fulwood and Elston ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Fulwood and Elston. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased mum’s Will, with a bungalow in Fulwood and Elston which is to be marketed. The bungalow has never been registered at HMLR and I'm told that many EAs will insist that it is completed before they'll move forward. What's the procedure for this?

In the situation you refer to it seems prudent to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and official copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.