I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out property in Shildon by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, notify to your solicitor and request that they cajole the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve

I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Shildon. Now, I need the files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Shildon of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am selling my property. My past lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Shildon if that makes a difference.

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

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Shildon conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Shildon conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Shildon conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

What volume of lease extensions have they conducted in Shildon in the last year?

I invested in buying a basement flat in Shildon, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Shildon with a long lease are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2096

With just 71 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

What is the best way to find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Shildon ?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Option 2 is to look on the internet for conveyancing in Shildon. Phone two or three from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing fees and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing before you commit. Option 3 is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is.Avoid the trap of appointing lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Shildon