It has taken forever and a day but a loan offer from HSBC for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom flat is to be issued imminently. Are you able to suggest a low cost conveyancing practitioner in Richmond Upon Thames?

You have arrived at the wrong site to search for a cheap conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames. We can offer you affordable conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing organisations offering the bait of £100 conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames. In your best case scenario, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst you will end up being stung for additional fees and still not end up with the service you were looking for.

Taking into account that I am about to part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on 3 bedroom house in Richmond Upon Thames I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor concerning thehouse move prior to appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Richmond Upon Thames.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames should be the figure that you end up paying.

In surfing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames it shows results of many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so seek the opinion of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Richmond Upon Thames or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four estimates from different law firms. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Richmond Upon Thames - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I acquired a studio flat in Richmond Upon Thames, conveyancing was carried out August 1998. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Richmond Upon Thames with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2088

With only 64 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £14,300 and £16,400 as well as professional fees.

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 due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to 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.

My fiance is buying a garden flat in Richmond Upon Thames. He was given a quote by the conveyancing practitioner connected to the selling agents and it came to £1275 . It was eight years ago I sold and bought a house and the bill was £600. Have charges really escalated to that extent?

We would recommend that you contact a few local Richmond Upon Thames conveyancing firms requesting estimates. It is advisable to base your choice not solely on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the response is.