We instructed a high street firm for our conveyancing in North Ockendon today. After carefully reading the terms of engagement I noteI am responsible for costs even if the dealdoes not proceed. Should I ditch them and select an internet conveyancing company promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in North Ockendon?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to offset those conveyances that do not proceed. You should be mindful that such arrangements rarely protect you from outlay for instance North Ockendon conveyancing search costs.

Would the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend handle auction conveyancing in North Ockendon?

There are a number of auction practitioners we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. North Ockendon is one of the many locations in which our lawyers have a presence.

Hoping to buy a property located in North Ockendon and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about North Ockendon. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the North Ockendon area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at North Ockendon. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Neath but I am based in North Ockendon. My conveyancer (based 200 miles awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in North Ockendon who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are North Ockendon based

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in North Ockendon. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in North Ockendon are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in North Ockendon in which case you should be shopping around for a North Ockendon conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.

I own a ground floor flat in North Ockendon, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in North Ockendon with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

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

The suggested premium range above 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. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.