I have just over seventy years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Ashby de la Zouch. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Me and my brother purchased a terraced Georgian house in Ashby de la Zouch. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Halifax. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Ashby de la Zouch and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
I am buying a new build flat in Ashby de la Zouch. 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 legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Ashby de la Zouch prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some banks may not issue a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ashby de la Zouch. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ashby de la Zouch especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Ashby de la Zouch.
What does commercial conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch cover?
Ashby de la Zouch conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.
Is it best to instruct a Ashby de la Zouch conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal work but his firm is located over three hundred miles drive away.
The benefit of a high street Ashby de la Zouch conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign documents, deliver your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were happy that should surpass using an unknown Ashby de la Zouch conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.