What is the best way of finding a leasehold conveyancing in Kingsdown?

First ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Option 2 is to use a comparison service on the web for conveyancing in Kingsdown. Phone a couple or more firms listed and invite them to forward you their conveyancing fee calculations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee the conveyancing in advance ofmaking your choice.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your own requirements including location,deadlines, complexity and who your intended lender is. Don't take the bait of £100 conveyancing in Kingsdown

I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must leave my let out apartment in Kingsdown by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they chase the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve

I purchased a freehold premises in Kingsdown but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Kingsdown and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kingsdown but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to to identify practices on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for example in Kingsdown?

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

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Kingsdown conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Kingsdown conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Kingsdown conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

How many lease extensions have they completed in Kingsdown in the last year? What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

Kingsdown Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Are there any major works in the planning that will increase the service fees? Best to be warned whether redecorating or some other major work is due shortly that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and will materially impact the level of the maintenance charges or result in a one time invoice. What restrictions are there in the Kingsdown Lease?