Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Northfleet who conducted the legals 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a loan from Barclays Direct. It looks as though am now being charged double. Should I hunt for an alternative property lawyer?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are prepared to invest time comparing prices you may be able to shave off some of the expense by say £125. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the legal work the firm gave you couldlive to regret choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to be sure that the conveyancer can represent Barclays Direct. Do utilise our search tool to locate a Northfleet conveyancing firm on the Barclays Direct approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Northfleet.

It is is a decade since I purchased my home in Northfleet. Conveyancing solicitors have now been instructed on the sale but I can't track down the deeds. Is this a problem?

Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be kept by the mortgage company or they could still be with the conveyancers who acted in the purchase. Secondly in all probability the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Northfleet relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it is more of a problem but is resolvable.

I am selling my house. My previous solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Northfleet if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Northfleet. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My father-in-law has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Northfleet. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Northfleet conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or family who have actually used the firm that you are contemplating using.

Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on our sale of a £225,000 maisonette in Northfleet next week. The management company has quoted £360 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Northfleet?

Northfleet conveyancing on leasehold apartments normally necessitates the buyer’s conveyancer submitting enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address these enquiries the majority will be willing to assist. They may charge a reasonable charge for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The administration charge required by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of rights and obligations in respect of administration charges, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. In reality one has no option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

I purchased a ground floor flat in Northfleet, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Northfleet with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2088

With only 63 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 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 a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. 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. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.