Having been recommended your site we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot endorsed by you but have come across alternative quotes on the internet seem cheaper – why is this?

There are plenty of solicitors promoting supposedly cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees end up with the completion bill totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure charges contained in terms of engagement should be transparent and reasonable raised The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Aldershot clearly state all costs for the property you plan topurchase.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for instance in Aldershot?

We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Aldershot and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides protection to commercial lessees, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Aldershot

Last August I purchased a leasehold house in Aldershot. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I bought a studio flat in Aldershot, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Aldershot with a long lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2088

With 63 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my property in Aldershot ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer