My best friend’s dad is a property lawyer. I suspect that I'll be able to get preferential pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Clevedon?

You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. The quotes may vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

Me and my partner are about to complete buying a property in Clevedon but as a result of damage from some water damage at the property I have managed to agree recompense from the vendor in the sum of £3k taking the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process yet Skipton will not permit this. Why were they notified?

The conveyancer being on the Skipton approved list is required to advise Skipton of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your property lawyer to report the reduction to Skipton then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Skipton and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Clevedon.

My Solicitor in Clevedon is not on the Bank of Scotland Solicitor Panel. Can I still continue with my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Bank of Scotland list of approved lawyers?

The limited options open to you here include:

1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Clevedon solicitors but Bank of Scotland will need to retain a conveyancer on their list of acceptable firms. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal charges and result in delays.
2. Get an alternative practitioner to to deal with the purchase, not forgetting to check they are Bank of Scotland approved.
3. Persuade your Bank of Scotland based solicitor to attempt to join the Bank of Scotland panel

How does conveyancing in Clevedon differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Clevedon come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Clevedon usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Clevedon or who has acted in the same development.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Clevedon conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Clevedon conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Clevedon conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Clevedon who can give a testimonial? What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing?

I acquired a ground floor flat in Clevedon, conveyancing having been completed 6 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Clevedon with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2084

With 59 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,900 and £24,200 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.