I hired a high street solicitor for our conveyancing in Holmfirth last week. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for fees even if the sale aborts. Would I be best advised to appoint a web based lawyer promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Holmfirth?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to cover the cases that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that these arrangements rarely protect you from expenses such your Holmfirth conveyancing search fees.

In reviewing online forums for a cheap solicitor in Holmfirth, most post that I should look for a CQS assured solicitor. What is CQS?

Holmfirth Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have been granted accreditation by the law Society CQS was established to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps house movers to recognise practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Holmfirth is one of locations in England and Wales in which CQS have offices. The conveyancing scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

I am downsizing from our property in Holmfirth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Holmfirth. Having lived in Holmfirth for many years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

Am I better off to go with a Holmfirth conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal work however they are based approximately 350kilometers away.

The primary upside of using a high street Holmfirth conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign documents, deliver your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were happy that must surpass using an unfamiliar Holmfirth conveyancing solicitor just because they are local.

Midway through the sale of a leasehold flat in Holmfirth. Conveyancing solicitors are doing their job but we are being charged an extortionate amount by the landlord. So far we have forked out £295.50 for a leasehold management pack and then another £134.40 for answers to questions raised by the buyers .

Your will not have any control over the extent of the bill for this information however the typical costs for the information for Holmfirth leasehold property is £395. When it comes to Holmfirth conveyancing transactions it is standard for the owner to pay for these costs. The freeholder or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be content to do so - albeit often at high prices disproportionate to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed fees for administrative tasks. Neither is there any statutory time limit by which they are required to issue answers.