AssumingI were to acquire a straightforward propertyin Millbank for cash and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much would I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Millbank?

Any savings you would gain would be isolated to the Millbank conveyancing searches. The solicitor is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with your sellers property lawyer, stamp duty return, register the title etc. A marginal saving might be made by not having to register a charge however it won't be a lot.

Having sold my house in Millbank last September yet the purchaser is texting every few hours to moan that her solicitor needs to hear from mysolicitor. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your sale your lawyer should send the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where appropriate, your solicitor should also evidence that the home loan has been redeemed to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps unique to conveyancing in Millbank.

How can we tell if a Millbank conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Millbank seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.

We are getting a further advance on our home loan from Virgin Money as we wish to conduct a loft conversion to our property in Millbank. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby Millbank solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Virgin Money would not normally appoint firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Virgin Money list.

Intending to buy a house in Millbank. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Millbank solicitor is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Millbank. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Millbank

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

I am a sole trader planning to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive charges for commercial conveyancing in Millbank for less than £2000?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Millbank, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.