I am hoping to receive a mortgage offer from Santander. I would like to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Northampton. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel exclude Licensed Conveyancers?

The Santander approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented apartment in Northampton by . Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the other lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will aim towards

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Northampton is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Northampton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Northampton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Northampton may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

What does commercial conveyancing in Northampton cover?

Northampton conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of advice, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Northampton, conveyancing was carried out 1995. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding properties in Northampton with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 50

With only 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.