We hired a high street solicitor for our conveyancing in Ramsey last week. Upon checking the terms of engagement I seeI am liable for charges even if the sale aborts. Should I ditch them and choose a web based solicitor practice offering no move no charge conveyancing in Ramsey?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to offset the cases that do not go ahead. Do bear in mind that such schemes generally do not cover outlay such your Ramsey conveyancing search costs.

I am purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Ramsey who is on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Norwich and Peterborough Building Society in certain locations such as Ramsey. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one close by in Ramsey I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Ramsey in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am 18 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Ramsey. I am not happy. Could you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid added expenses and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Ramsey

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Ramsey conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Ramsey conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Ramsey conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Ramsey - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

Does the lease have onerous restrictions? Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? What is the length of the lease?