My fiance’s step-father is a conveyancing practitioner. I expect that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Telford?

Do contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst quotes seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

When looking at consumer advice sites for a recommended solicitor in Telford, many say that I should look for a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Telford Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have obtained accreditation by the law Society CQS was created to establish evidence of quality standards in the home buying process. CQS enables consumers to identify solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Telford is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Telford. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Telford

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Telford and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act provides security of tenure to business tenants, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Telford

I acquired a studio flat in Telford, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Telford with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 50

With only 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.