Me and my partner are buying our first home. The conveyancer has e-mailedto see if we want to purchase additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Bournemouth

The scope of Bournemouth conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general appetite to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could provide. Then you can make a decision if you personally think you need that search. Should you be uncertain, ask the conveyancing practitioner to offer guidance.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Bournemouth and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Bournemouth is one of the many locations in which our lawyers are located

In scouring the web for the term cheap conveyancing in Bournemouth it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Bournemouth or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Bournemouth differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three estimates from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you know that the charges are guaranteed not to escalate.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Bournemouth. Conveyancing and Barclays Direct mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Bournemouth who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Bournemouth conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I acquired a 2 bed flat in Bournemouth, conveyancing formalities finalised 8 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Bournemouth with a long lease are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2083

With just 57 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £28,500 and £33,000 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed 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 taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

My fiance and I today become aware that one of the directors of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Bournemouth is related to the vendor. Is this allowed?

On the basis that no conflict arises this is allowable. If you are obtaining a home loan then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS (One Account) as of 10/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :