I am searching for value for money property lawyer. Do I opt for a national conveyancer as opposed to a local Meopham conveyancing lawyer?

Meopham is a special area, where neighbourhood knowledge counts for a lot. The laid-back lifestyle has it’s attractions – but not when it comes to your house move. The property lawyers that we endorse combine well rounded Meopham intelligence with a positive, can doapproach that helps the conveyancing to progress hassle free. It is a distinct advantage that they can make use of good connections with financial advisers, estate agents, valuers and counterpart Meopham conveyancing solicitors

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Meopham before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

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

How do I use the search tool to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Meopham on the approved list for my lender?

Step one is to choose a lender such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Virgin Money or TSB then choose your preferred area a common one being Meopham. Conveyancing practices in Meopham and nationally should be shown.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Meopham for my home move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

You may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training reasons.

I have recently realised that I have 68 years left on my lease in Meopham. I now wish to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What are my options?

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 an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. On the whole a specialist should be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Meopham.

I inherited a garden flat in Meopham, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Meopham with an extended lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2092

With only 67 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £10,500 and £12,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.