My friend's step-father is a solicitor. I anticipate that I'll be able to get friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Newton Longville?

It’s prudent to look for two or three conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. The fees will contrast greatly but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is true with most professions.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Newton Longville?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Newton Longville will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Newton Longville. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Newton Longville.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Newton Longville it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Newton Longville commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Newton Longville.

Given that I will soon part with 450k on a house in Newton Longville I wish to have a conversation with the solicitor about myconveyancing prior to instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor who will be doing your conveyancing in Newton Longville.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a file number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Newton Longville should be the figure that you are charged.

Last September I purchased a leasehold flat in Newton Longville. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I own a 2 bed flat in Newton Longville, conveyancing having been completed July 2010. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Newton Longville with an extended lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2093

With 67 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £10,500 and £12,000 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. 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 move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

I am considering choosing an online property lawyer rather than a Newton Longville conveyancing practice. Any advice?

Advantages do exist in being able to pop in to a local Newton Longville conveyancing solicitor for instance

• signing papers and and when necessary
• getting one on one explanations of matters you don't understand
• the ability to complain if things need to addressed

When comparing fees, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Newton Longville high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online agents appear to offer cheap fees, but have burried 'extras' in the small print.