I have 7378 less than 75 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Ashtead. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
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 24/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I purchasing a end of terrace house in Ashtead. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to see if these works were previously refused?
Your conveyancer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Ashtead will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of alterations or require the consent of another owner. Many extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
Can I be sure that the Ashtead conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Ashtead getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
I currently have a mortgage with Lloyds for my property in Ashtead. Conveyancing has been completed a year ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Lloyds?
Your original mortgage agreement with Lloyds will provide that you need their approval before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Lloyds’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Lloyds will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Lloyds directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Lloyds conveyancing panel firm.
I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Ashtead for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Ashtead conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Ashtead differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ashtead come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in Ashtead usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Ashtead or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking to sell my property. My past solicitors have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Ashtead if that makes a difference.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Ashtead. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Ashtead. I happened to stumble across a site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?