I decided to go with a Bordon based firm for our conveyancing in Bordon today. Reviewing the small print it is apparent thatI am on the hook for costs even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or select a web based firm advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Bordon?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to counteract those cases that fail to complete. You should be mindful that such deals tend not to protect you from outlay such as Bordon conveyancing search costs.

Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to to identify law firms on the Loughborough BS conveyancing panel for instance in Bordon?

We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Bordon?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Bordon. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am hoping to exchange soon on a leasehold property in Bordon. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

Specifying your legal entitlements in respect of the communal areas in the building.For instance, does the lease contain a right of way over an accessway or hallways? Repair and maintenance of the flat The total ownership of the premises. This could be the flat itself but might include a roof area or basement if applicable. What the implications are if you breach a clause of your lease? The unexpired lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and aware of the importance of the 80 year mark

I bought a 1st floor flat in Bordon, conveyancing having been completed in 1998. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Bordon with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2075

With 51 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £30,400 and £35,200 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 are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

My partner and I are searching for an affordable conveyancing lawyer in Bordon to purchase a apartment. I I am fearful of appointing the wrong one but with many Bordon conveyancing practices out there...how do I know which one is best to appoint?

Where you have not instructed a property lawyer previously, a personal recommendation from relatives or friends is a preferable starting point and is often the best indicator of quality. As an alternative option, view the Law Society’s online list of lawyers in Bordon or make use of our search facility to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Bordon.