We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hedge End and Botley who is on the Leeds Building Society approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley.

How does conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Hedge End and Botley contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because builders in Hedge End and Botley typically purchase the site, 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 Hedge End and Botley or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Hedge End and Botley is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Hedge End and Botley are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hedge End and Botley you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hedge End and Botley may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley. I've chance upon a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

If all goes to plan we aim to complete our sale of a £400,000 garden flat in Hedge End and Botley on Wednesday in a week. The managing agents has quoted £312 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Hedge End and Botley?

Hedge End and Botley conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually involves the buyer’s lawyer sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address such questions most will be content to do so. They are entitled to charge a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it is above £800. The administration charge required by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration charges, without which the invoice is technically not due. In reality you have no option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Hedge End and Botley, conveyancing having been completed June 2010. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in Hedge End and Botley with over 90 years remaining are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2098

With 72 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information 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. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.