Having spent time scouring mumsnet.com for an affordable solicitor in Park Hill, most advise that I must instruct a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol the standard covers many organisations who handle conveyancing in Park Hill.

I can see plenty of information on this site about conveyancing in Park Hill but what is your top tip for finding the right conveyancer in Park Hill

It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Park Hill conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Park Hill?

There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in Park Hill namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that required to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. Both are obliged to execute Park Hill conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that the necessary steps will be suitably taken.

This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as a 1st time buyer of a two bedroom flat in Park Hill. Do I collect the keys to the property on the completion date from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Park Hill?

On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Park Hill. Your solicitors will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and once they have received this, you will be invited to collect the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for stalling in Park Hill house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Park Hill.

What does commercial conveyancing in Park Hill cover?

Park Hill conveyancing for business premises covers a broad range of guidance, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer 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 tenancies.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Park Hill conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Park Hill conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Park Hill conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Park Hill who can give a testimonial? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I inherited a leasehold flat in Park Hill, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Park Hill with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2092

With just 67 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.