When scouring mumsnet.com for a high-quality lawyer in Bridgnorth, many say that I should look for a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It includes numerous partnerships who perform conveyancing in Bridgnorth.

2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Bridgnorth concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Bridgnorth I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Bridgnorth suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Bridgnorth it shows results of numerous solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Bridgnorth or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Bridgnorth differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three fee calculations from different companies. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

I note that you have a search directory listing law firms on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Bridgnorth conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my conveyancing?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the lender conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Bridgnorth.