I am not in a position to travel far from Bishops Waltham. Is there a reason why all Bishops Waltham conveyancing practitioners aren't included on all lender panels?

Even though it may seem unfair for banks to restrict who can represent them, from the public’s or solicitor’s point of view, the other side of the coin is that mortgage companies are increasingly anxious and regard it vital to protect them from illegal activities. As a result of this concern mortgage companies have reduced their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a manageable size.

Do the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool handle conveyancing in Bishops Waltham by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out 24hr exchanges. Please contact us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to availability.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Bishops Waltham. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Bishops Waltham. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Bishops Waltham ?

The majority of houses in Bishops Waltham are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Bishops Waltham so you should seriously consider looking for a Bishops Waltham conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

I acquired a garden flat in Bishops Waltham, conveyancing was carried out March 2004. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Bishops Waltham with a long lease are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2097

With only 72 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

I am buying a leasehold property in Bishops Waltham. Conveyancing estimates are coming in at around £two thousand. Does that seem right?

The average fee in 2014 for conveyancing in Bishops Waltham was just under one thousand five hundred pounds excluding Stamp Duty and HM Land Registry charges.