Can you vouch for a Virgin Money accepted Hotwells conveyancing solicitor finish our home move within 10 days? Would it be better to use a local Hotwells conveyancer or an online comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Hotwells conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Hotwells. Visit a couple of law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Mention your time frames together with the reasons and get a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the one that you are most comfortable with.

Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Hotwells?

If you are buying a property in Hotwells your solicitor will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is as part of the total price then this should be required shortly before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I have todaybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Hotwells for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Hotwells conveyancing specialists.

I own a leasehold house in Hotwells. Conveyancing and Yorkshire Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Hotwells who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?

First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Hotwells conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I bought a split level flat in Hotwells, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2007. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Hotwells with a long lease are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2096

You have 71 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Is there a reason that Hotwells conveyancing fees are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Hotwells will often involve additional work such as checking the lease, corresponding with the freeholder, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts amongst other tasks.