Me and my partner are soon to complete on the purchase of a house in Woodthorpe but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner in the sum of £2k by way of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but Skipton will not agree to this. Should they have been involved?

The solicitor being on the Skipton approved list is duty bound to advise Skipton of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your solicitor to disclose the price change to Skipton then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Skipton and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Woodthorpe.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Woodthorpe?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Woodthorpe will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Woodthorpe. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Woodthorpe.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Woodthorpe it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Woodthorpe commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Woodthorpe.

Are there any apps to assist me to search for a Woodthorpe solicitor on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the search on this page. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Woodthorpe conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Woodthorpe conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to verify whether they are on the National Westminster Bank member panel

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Woodthorpe conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Woodthorpe conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Woodthorpe conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

If they are not ALEP accredited then why not? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I bought a basement flat in Woodthorpe, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Woodthorpe with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2088

With only 63 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £16,200 and £18,600 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

My in 2007. He has since got wed, widowed and has recently married again. He will be marketing the property this October. I think he will just be asked to supply copies of the marriage certificates to the conveyancer but he is worried it will delay the sale of the flat. Should he instruct a solicitor to update the Land Registry information for the property?

You are not required to update the register on the basis that you have the proof required to demonstrate how the change of name occurred.

Any buyer’s property lawyer should check the land registry entries and need evidence by way of proof of the name change for example marriage documentation.