Having been referred to your organisation we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Easton recommended using your search tool but stumbled across some other costs illustrations on the internet look cheaper – why is this?

One can find numerous firms promoting self styled £99 conveyancing, but extracosts end up with the final bill markedly uplifted. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure fees contained in terms of business should be honest and reasonable and be applied The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Easton clearly state all costs for the property you intend tobuy.

I own a freehold residence in Easton but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Easton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Easton but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

Is it the case that all Easton CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Skipton conveyancing panel?

It is true that some lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Kent Reliance, do Easton solicitors have to pay a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, RBS are being problematic. The Easton solicitor who is on the RBS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but RBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do RBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that RBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why RBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Easton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Easton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Easton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Easton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

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

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Easton conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Easton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension work? Can they put you in touch with clients in Easton who can give a testimonial?

I invested in buying a studio flat in Easton, conveyancing having been completed in 2001. 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? Corresponding flats in Easton with a long lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2099

You have 75 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.