We see that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Matlock?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Matlock.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Matlock. Now, I need my documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Matlock of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Is it simple use the search app to find a conveyancing solicitor in Matlock on the approved list for my mortgage?

1st pick a lender such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or TSB then type in your location a common one being Matlock. Conveyancing organisations in Matlock and across England and Wales will then be shown.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Matlock. I've discover a site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

There are only 68 years unexpired on my flat in Matlock. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to locate the freeholder. For most situations a specialist should be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report to be used as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Matlock.

I inherited a leasehold flat in Matlock, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Matlock with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2075

You have 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £32,300 and £37,400 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.