Having been told to check out your web site we were going to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Riddlesdown listed on your site but have come across some other estimates via the web seem cheaper – how come?

There are plenty of firms promoting self styled £99 conveyancing, but extrafees result in the completion invoice markedly uplifted. According to the Legal Ombudsman costs listed in terms of engagement should be fair and reasonable invoiced The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Riddlesdown clearly state all charges for the property you plan tobuy.

Please could you recommend a allowed Riddlesdown conveyancing practice who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a local Riddlesdown conveyancer or an online conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Riddlesdown conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Riddlesdown. Approach a couple of law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Mention your expectations together with the reasons and get an assurance on speed. Choose the one that appears most efficient.

I am planning on selling our house in Riddlesdown and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Riddlesdown. We have lived in Riddlesdown for many years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

I have recentlybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Riddlesdown for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Riddlesdown conveyancing specialists.

I own a 2 bed flat in Riddlesdown, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Riddlesdown with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease expires 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 costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.