I am obtaining a mortgage offer from Halifax. I hope to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Acocks Green. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
Can you help? My Acocks Green solicitor is informing me me that he is legally obliged toapply for Acocks Green conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Nat Westapproved lawyer panel. Is this really necessary?
You have limited options available to you. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your property lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Acocks Green conveyancing searches.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold apartment in Acocks Green. The property agents say that it is usual for flats in Acocks Green to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a loan with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 14/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Acocks Green. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Acocks Green
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Acocks Green. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Acocks Green should include some of the following:
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Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Where does the liability rest for maintaining the window frames You should receive a copy of the lease Changes to the flat It needs to be made clear to you if the lease allows you to alter or upgrade aspects of the premises- you should know whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is required
Leasehold Conveyancing in Acocks Green - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing
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The prefered form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the lessees have control and even though a managing agent is often retained if the building is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Who are the managing agents? This question is important as a) areas may cause problems in the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will need to know about it
What type of premises does your Acocks Green conveyancing estimates relate to?
The quotes issued are only relevant to standard residential homes in England & Wales. If you have any different requirements for instance industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Acocks Green you should telephone us to consider your requirements .