I am in the process of refinancing my flat in Gorleston, does my lawyer have to be on the Conveyancing panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the conveyancing panel, but would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Gorleston took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How easy is it to use your search app to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Gorleston on the authorised to act for my mortgage?

Step one is to choose a mortgage company such as , or then type in your preferred area such as Gorleston. Conveyancing firms in Gorleston and further afield will then be listed.

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent told us that the vendor will only move forward if we instruct the agent's recommended conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in Gorleston

It is unlikely the sellers are behind this. Should the vendor want ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Gorleston conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give their estate agent a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by corporate headquarters.

I purchased a 2 bed flat in Gorleston, conveyancing having been completed 1995. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar flats in Gorleston with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With 50 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.