What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Sheerness

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Sheerness conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Sheerness. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

Intending to buy a apartment in Sheerness. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Sheerness is on the conveyancing panel.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Sheerness and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Sheerness. Having lived in Sheerness for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of 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'm remortgaging my current property to a buy to let loan with and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards further house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Sheerness. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our search tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are the conveyancer will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you lawyer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

My husband and I are 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Sheerness. We are not happy. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

A solicitor would need to be very bad in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. The search tool can help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Sheerness

I purchased a studio flat in Sheerness, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen 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 properties in Sheerness with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With only 50 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.