Is it realistic for conveyancing in Blakelaw to be finalised in less than 3 weeks?
Where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will have local relationships and insight. It is even conceivable that they may have handled otherproperties in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Blakelaw conveyancing firm. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is said that nearly one in five of Blakelaw conveyancing deals are delayed or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. This can often result in the legal process being held up by almost 21 days. It is said that this issue affects in the region of one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Blakelaw conveyancing firms can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.
We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Blakelaw?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Blakelaw.
I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Blakelaw. 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 securing 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 21/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Blakelaw I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Blakelaw for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.
Am I best advised to choose a Blakelaw conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can carry out the legal work however his firm is located 200kilometers away.
The benefit of a high street Blakelaw conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute documents, present your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Blakelaw know how is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and the majority were happy that should surpass using an unfamiliar Blakelaw conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being local.
Is there a reason that Blakelaw conveyancing fees are more expensive for leasehold and freehold properties?
There is always more work required for leasehold conveyancing. Blakelaw has many leasehold properties. There is more time involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including current service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.