How do I investigate if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Maidstone is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for thus paying £175.00 in further legal invoice.

Feel free to take advantage of the search tool on this site. Pick the lender and type ‘Maidstone’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers offices in Maidstone or near you.

My wife and I own a semi-detached Victorian house in Maidstone. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and . I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Maidstone and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Maidstone is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Maidstone are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Maidstone you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Maidstone may decide 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.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Maidstone it brings up many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so seek the counsel of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Maidstone or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Maidstone vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three costs illustrations from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I acquired a studio flat in Maidstone, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Maidstone with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 50

With 50 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.