We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering found using your comparison tool but have come across alternative quotes via the web look less pricey – why is this?

You can find many firms of solicitors offering what appear to be cut price. We would encourage you to think twice as to how much you respect your own move to want to be penny wise pound foolish with regard to the quality of the legal work. Some embed extras deep into the terms of business. The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Kettering will notdo this.

We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Kettering?

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

We are selling our home in Kettering and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Kettering lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering. We have lived in Kettering for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Kettering is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Kettering are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kettering may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Last July I purchased a leasehold house in Kettering. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I purchased a leasehold flat in Kettering, conveyancing having been completed April 2012. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Kettering with over 90 years remaining are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2098

With only 72 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 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 are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.