I am due to exchange on the purchase of a property in Fleet but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the vendor in the sum of £2k by way of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of a side agreement however will not agree to this. Should they have been approached?

Any being on a approved list is required to inform of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your to report the price change to then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, and you would have to appoint a new for your conveyancing in Fleet.

My bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Fleet but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Fleet or nearer to where I live. Can you help?

It is by no means the case that all Fleet conveyancing practices are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to choose a Fleet conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

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

The 1954 Act provides security of tenure to business leaseholders, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Fleet

I’m about to sell my basement apartment in Fleet. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

It best that you pay the invoice as you normally would as all rents and maintenance payments will be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I invested in buying a 1 bedroom flat in Fleet, conveyancing formalities finalised 1995. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Fleet with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 50

With 50 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

We had our mortgage agreed in principle on Monday with our bank. We instructed a local conveyancer in Fleet yesterday. A couple of hours ago, our financial adviser phoned to advise us that the mortgage company said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their panel. As novices, we had no idea that the bank had a say Is this allowed?

You are permitted to appoint any property lawyer you prefer to instruct for your conveyancing in Fleet however if your bank aren't happy with them you would have to fork out additional cost so your bank can instruct their own lawyers. sometimes it is conceivable that your solicitor may apply to get added to the bank panel. Do make the most of web-based tools including lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in Fleet on the lender panel. You can go into your local lender branch in Fleet. They will know some good conveyancing solicitors in Fleet on the approved list.