I instructed a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Beddington South today. Going through the official terms of business it is apparent thatwe are responsible for charges even if the sale aborts. Should I ditch them and use an internet lawyer who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Beddington South?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract the conveyances that do not proceed. Also remember that such schemes tend not to protect you from expenses by way of example Beddington South conveyancing search costs.
I have 71 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Beddington South. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting 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 11/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My relative suggested that where I am buying in Beddington South I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is usually included in the estimate for your Beddington South conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Beddington South around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Beddington South.
Should I be wary by brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Beddington South conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are lots of players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest lawyers to appoint. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the right to appoint your own conveyancer. Don't forget that most lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you have to use for the lender related work in your conveyancing.
I am a negotiator for a long established estate agency in Beddington South where we have witnessed a few leasehold sales put at risk due to short leases. I have been given conflicting advice from local Beddington South conveyancing firms. Could you clarify whether the owner of a flat can initiate the lease extension process for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to kick-start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer can avoid having to sit tight for 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
We have reached the end of our tether in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Beddington South. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
if there is a missing freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to arrive at the premium.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Beddington South property is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case related to 4 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 98 years.
I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased parent's Will, with a house in Beddington South which will be marketed. The bungalow has never been registered at HMLR and I'm told that some buyers solicitors will insist that it is in place before they'll move forward. What's the mechanism for this?
In the circumstances you refer to it seems sensible to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. HMLR’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and official copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.