We opted for a Rochdale based solicitor for my conveyancing in Rochdale last week. Upon checking the Terms it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or use a web based conveyancing company who offer no completion no charge conveyancing in Rochdale?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to offset those conveyances that do not proceed. Also remember that such deals rarely protect you from expenses by way of example Rochdale conveyancing search charges.

My uncle advised me that in buying a property in Rochdale there may be various restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?

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

I'm the only recipient of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Rochdale. The Rochdale property was put into my name in August. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML six month 'rule', which means that my property ownership will be treated the same way as if I'd bought the house in August. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The CML handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be impacted by that. many lenders would take a sensible view as this obligation is primarily there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Rochdale. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I am looking to sell my property. My past conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Rochdale if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Rochdale. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

Expecting to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Rochdale. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Rochdale should include some of the following:

You should be sent a copy of the lease Advice as to the provision in the lease to pay service charges - in relation to the building, and the more general rights a tenant enjoys Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease permits you to change or upgrade aspects of the property- you must be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is required

I inherited a split level flat in Rochdale, conveyancing having been completed in 1999. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding flats in Rochdale with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2084

With only 59 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

A licensed conveyancer acted on my conveyancing in Rochdale four years past and was holding my deeds but has now closed – how do I retreive them?

Deeds, as such, no longer exist as the majority of homes in Rochdale are archived electronically at Land Registry. If you need to show evidence of proprietorship or are selling or refinancing your conveyancing practitioner should obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.

If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned with reasonable haste.