I went with a Ashton based firm for my conveyancing in Ashton yesterday. Looking through the fine print I noteI am responsible for fees even if the dealdoes not happen. Should I ditch them and choose a web based conveyancing brokerage offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Ashton?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to offset those conveyances that do not proceed. You should be mindful that such arrangements generally do not protect you from expenditure such as Ashton conveyancing search charges.
Last November we completed a house move in Ashton. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Ashton?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Ashton. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner completes a form referred to as a SPIF. answers provided is inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Ashton.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Ashton. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/3/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I'm remortgaging my primary property to a buy to let loan with Bank of Scotland and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The area we are interested in is Ashton. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and link together the two deals?
Do use our comparison tool on this page to check that the solicitors are approved by both mortgage companies. Having checked that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and communicate your expectations and needs.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Ashton for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training reasons.
I only have Fifty years remaining on my lease in Ashton. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to find the lessor. On the whole an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and prepare a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Ashton.
I bought a studio flat in Ashton, conveyancing was carried out June 2006. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Ashton with an extended lease are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2097
With 71 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.