I am due to exchange buying a property in Henleaze but as a result of damage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree reparation from the owner of six thousand pounds by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract yet Nottingham are not allowing this. Should they have been approached?

The conveyancing practitioner being on the Nottingham approved list is duty bound to disclose to Nottingham of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to notify the price change to Nottingham then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Nottingham and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Henleaze.

As a first time buyer what is the most important piece of guidance you can give me regarding purchase conveyancing in Henleaze?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Henleaze and elsewhere in Bristol is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, selling agent and even potentially your lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Henleaze should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the process whose interest is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a potential adversary will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your solicitor is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is contrary to your lawyers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

Various internet forums that I have frequented warn that are a common cause of delay in Henleaze house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Henleaze.

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Henleaze. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Henleaze should include some of the following:

The unexpired lease term. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease ends, and aware of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Whether your lease caters for for a sinking fund? Repair and maintenance of the property You should have a good understanding of the insurance obligations The physical extent of the premises. This will be the property itself but may incorporate a attic or basement if relevant.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Henleaze, conveyancing having been completed March 2007. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent properties in Henleaze with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2093

You have 69 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

How much experience do your Henleaze conveyancing solicitors have with Help To Buy, Shared Equity and similar schemes?

Henleaze conveyancing lawyers help thousands of people move home every year and helped plenty of clients through the Help To Buy scheme. The chances are that whatever makes your case unique Henleaze conveyancers have worked on recent similar matters.