I am under pressure from the executor of a property in Emsworth to exchange within four weeks. What can be done to accelerate the conveyancing process?

Where the seller is applying pressure for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will have local relationships and know-how. It is possible that they would have conducted previoushomes in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Emsworth conveyancing firm. Second, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is estimated that just under twenty per cent of Emsworth conveyancing transactions are suspended or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the buying process being delayed by as much as 21 days. It is believed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Emsworth conveyancing firms can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

Do I need to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a property in Emsworth?

Unless a previous purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Emsworth to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

My uncle has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Emsworth. Should I choose my own conveyancer?

No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.

I want to sublet my leasehold flat in Emsworth. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Notwithstanding that your previous Emsworth conveyancing lawyer is not available you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the apartment. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you are obliged to seek permission via your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet in the absence of prior consent. Such consent must not not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.

I own a ground floor flat in Emsworth, conveyancing formalities finalised 9 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Emsworth with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2080

With 62 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I have today had an offer accepted on a leasehold flat in Emsworth and the mortgage adviser that we are using suggested his property lawyer. He quoted £900 including VAT and disbursements. Does this sound reasonable?

You should not rely on 1 estimate. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Emsworth. Then pick one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved list of the lender that you are sourcing your mortgage from.