How do I discover of the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Alford is on the bank’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Accord Mortgages Ltd thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in further legal invoice.

Please do take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Alford’ or your location and you will see numerous conveyancers located in Alford or by proximity to you.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial site in Alford?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Alford will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Alford. The report provides definitive information 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 Alford.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Alford it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Alford commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Alford.

Taking into account that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in Alford I wish to talk to a conveyancer regarding thehouse move ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Alford.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a case reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Alford should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Alford for my purchase. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

Frank (my husband) and I may need to let out our Alford 1st floor flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We used a Alford conveyancing practice in 2003 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time seek any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

Notwithstanding that your last Alford conveyancing lawyer is not available you can check your lease to see if you are permitted to let out the premises. The rule is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you must obtain permission via your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. The net result is that you cannot sublet without first obtaining consent. The consent must not not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Alford, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in Alford with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2091

You have 65 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.