I am due to complete buying a property in Kenton but as a result of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate reparation from the seller of £2k by way of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract but will not agree to this. Should they have been approached?

Any being on the approved list is obliged to disclose to of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse 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 Kenton.

My mortgage company has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Kenton but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Kenton or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Not all Kenton conveyancing practitioners are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Kenton conveyancing solicitor on the on the bank panel.

We are buying a house and the lawyer has identified Chancel Repair to which the property may be obligated to contribute to given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has recommended insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Kenton

Unless a prior acquisition of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you could assume that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Kenton to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I bought a 2 bed flat in Kenton, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Kenton with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 50

With just 50 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

I am thinking of choosing an online as opposed to a Kenton conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in being able to pop in to a local Kenton conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing documents and and when necessary
• having one on one explanations of things you don't understand
• the ability to raise concerns if matters need to addressed

When comparing quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Kenton high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online agents seem to offer low cost prices, but have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.