Why would one appoint a Southampton conveyancing company when national alternatives are easier on the wallet?

By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Southampton and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t waste your energy looking for the lowest priced Southampton conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated on headway making sure that you are regularly updated. Should it ever be necessary to contact the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

How do I check that the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Southampton is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Barclays Direct thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in supplemental legal invoice.

You should make the most of the search tool on this site. Pick the lender and type ‘Southampton’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous solicitors located in Southampton or by proximity to you.

My husband and I are a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Southampton. We are not happy. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A lawyer would have to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-sent. The solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating expenses and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Southampton

Planning to complete next month on a basement flat in Southampton. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Southampton should include some of the following:

Defining your rights in relation to common areas in the building.E.G., does the lease grant a right of way over a path or staircase? The total extent of the demise. This may be the flat itself but might incorporate a attic or basement if appropriate. Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring? The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Ground rent - what is payable and when you need to pay, and also know whether this is subject to change

I invested in buying a basement flat in Southampton, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2002. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Southampton with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2092

With only 67 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range 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 comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I need to find a lender panel solicitor in Southampton. Can you assist?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Southampton panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the bank to find out which solicitors in Southampton are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Southampton not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month