We hope to to buy with Melton Mowbray Building Society. We have called around locally yet am unable to find a Peterborough conveyancing firm on the Melton Mowbray Building Society approved list. Can you assist?

Please do make the most of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the building society and type Peterborough or your location and you will see a number of lawyer based in Peterborough or by proximity to you.

My aunt advised me that in purchasing a property in Peterborough there could be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Peterborough which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Peterborough should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Can I be sure that the Peterborough conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Peterborough getting recommendations is a good starting point. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.

I am expecting a OIP from HSBC this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do HSBC recommend any Peterborough solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Peterborough solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the HSBC conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and HSBC through the process.

Me and my brother own a terraced Georgian house in Peterborough. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Leeds Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Peterborough and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.

In searching the web for the phrase conveyancing in Peterborough it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Peterborough or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Peterborough vary, so it's sensible to request a minimum of three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Peterborough. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Peterborough - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I own a 1st floor flat in Peterborough, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Peterborough with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2081

You have 56 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 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 a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.