We are about to exchange on the purchase of a house in Yatton but as a result of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the vendor in the sum of £3k taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract however Leeds Building Society will not agree to this. Should they have been notified?

Any lawyer that is on a Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Leeds Building Society of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancing practitioner to notify the reduction to Leeds Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Leeds Building Society and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Yatton.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Yatton is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Yatton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Yatton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Yatton may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I was advised by three or four local property agents in Yatton to get a quote from a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your site rather than another?

We don’t offer any commission for directing people in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Yatton. I've stumble across a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Back In 2007, I bought a leasehold house in Yatton. Conveyancing and Lloyds TSB Bank mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Yatton who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?

First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Yatton conveyancing practitioner 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 rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I inherited a 2 bed flat in Yatton, conveyancing having been completed June 2008. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar properties in Yatton with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2085

With 59 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.