The Hinton St George conveyancing solicitors that just started acting on my house acquisition in Hinton St George have suddenly shut down. I chose them because I needed a solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel and my previous Hinton St George lawyer was not. I cut them a cheque for two hundred pounds in advance. What should be my next steps?

Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then let them know immediately so that they can let the sellers know that there may be a slight delay due to the problems encountered. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You should appoint new lawyers that are on the HSBC conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors may be able to assist.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Hinton St George is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Hinton St George are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hinton St George you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hinton St George may ascertain 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 property.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Hinton St George. I happened to discover a web site which looks to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

I want to rent out my leasehold apartment in Hinton St George. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Hinton St George 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 suggests 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 acquired a leasehold flat in Hinton St George, conveyancing formalities finalised 7 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Hinton St George with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2086

With just 62 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £17,100 and £19,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I have been advised by various friends that it may take up to two months for Hinton St George conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The draft contract was only received from the vendors conveyancing practitioner a couple of days ago so now does it countdown?

Don't count on moving on a set date until contracts are exchanged. Whatever assurances the people you are purchasing from or selling to make, or your financial adviser makes don't count on them. More frustration is caused to buyers and sellers by unfulfilled assurances than any other factor when it comes to conveyancing in Hinton St George.