We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Romsey found using your comparison tool but have come across alternative quotes via the web seem less pricey – how come?

There are plenty of solicitors offering theoretically looks to be very low prices. We suggest that you give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks over the standard of the legal work. Many of them accentuate a budget fee to catch your eye but plant supplemental charges in the fine print..

Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Romsey. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Given that you are now exchanged you now have to hire the services of a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the transaction. Every auction property will have an associated auction set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal papers may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You need to hand this to the solicitor instructed by you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Is there a list of panel solicitors in Romsey on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings viewable over the internet. Where you are in need of a Romsey on the please use our tool.

Can I be sure that the Romsey conveyancing solicitor on the panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Romsey getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

I have todayfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Romsey for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Romsey conveyancing specialists.

We are four weeks into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Romsey. We are not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A solicitor would need to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-issued. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental fees and delays. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool should assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Romsey

I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Romsey, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Romsey with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 50

With 50 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.