Me and my partner are soon to complete buying a property in Longhope but as a result of damage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the seller of six thousand pounds by way of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Barclays are not allowing this. Why were they informed?

Any property lawyer being on the Barclays approved list is obliged to inform Barclays of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to notify the price change to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Longhope.

Will my lawyer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Longhope.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Longhope. There are those who buy a property in Longhope, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in Longhope. The standard completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the seller to discover whether the premises has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer could commence a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate response. The purchaser’s conveyancers may also carry out an enviro report. This will higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be made.

I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Longhope. Now, I need the documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do 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 Longhope of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Longhope it brings up many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?

The ideal method of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have bought a property in Longhope or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Longhope differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation that the costs are assured not to to be inflated.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Longhope conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Longhope conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Longhope conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

I acquired a garden flat in Longhope, conveyancing was carried out February 1997. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Longhope with a long lease are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2096

You have 72 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.