When researching moneysavingexpert.com for a recommended solicitor in Fairwater, most say that I must use a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol It covers numerous organisations who execute conveyancing in Fairwater.

I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Fairwater. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Fairwater of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am downsizing from my property. My previous conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Fairwater if that makes a difference.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Fairwater. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My father-in-law has encouraged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in Fairwater. Should I choose my own conveyancer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Fairwater conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get recommendations from friends or family who have used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

I would like to let out my leasehold apartment in Fairwater. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Some leases for properties in Fairwater do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Fairwater, conveyancing was carried out in 1995. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Fairwater with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 50

With only 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 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 are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.