We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Chinnor recommended by you but have come across alternative costs illustrations via the web look cheaper – how come?

There are numerous solicitors advertising what appear to be the cheapest conveyancing in Chinnor. Our advice is to give due consideration about how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish over the standard of the conveyancing. Some embed fees well inside the terms of business. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Chinnor will notbehave this way.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Chinnor is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Chinnor are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chinnor you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chinnor may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Chinnor and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to provides protection to business lessees, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Chinnor

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Chinnor. I've stumble across a web site which seems to have the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years left on my flat in Chinnor. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What options are available to me?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Chinnor.

I bought a studio flat in Chinnor, conveyancing was carried out May 2005. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Chinnor with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2090

With just 66 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £12,400 and £14,200 plus 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 the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.