We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Melton Mowbray and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street Melton Mowbray lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Melton Mowbray. Having lived in Melton Mowbray for six years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should 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 sickness)

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Melton Mowbray , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Melton Mowbray conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my purchase is registered.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Melton Mowbray registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. At present in the region of 80% of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration occurs after the new owner is living at the premises therefore post completion formalities is not always primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I'm remortgaging my primary home to a buy to let mortgage with and intend to use the remaining equity towards further house. The location we are talking about is Melton Mowbray. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the transactions?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are the lawyer should be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you solicitor and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but live in Melton Mowbray. My lawyer (approximately 250 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Melton Mowbray who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Melton Mowbray

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Melton Mowbray, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1995. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Melton Mowbray with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 50

You have 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range 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 comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.