We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Addlestone?

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

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Addlestone and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Addlestone. Having lived in Addlestone for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Addlestone for my house move. Can I review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I own a 1 bedroom flat in Addlestone, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Addlestone with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 50

With 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as costs.

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 detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

Are all Addlestone legal practices on every lender conveyancing panel?

The LenderPanel search tool on this page may be of use or you can drop into your high street bank branch in Addlestone. Chances are that they can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Addlestone