We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Bloomsbury endorsed by you but have come across alternative quotes on the internet seem less pricey – how come?
There are a variety of solicitors marketing theoretically looks to be the cheapest conveyancing in Bloomsbury. You should think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the conveyancing. Some embed additional charges deep into the terms of business. The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Bloomsbury neverbehave this way.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Bloomsbury. The estate agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Bloomsbury to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a mortgage with Tesco Bank. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years to go.
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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 10/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for obstruction in Bloomsbury house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Bloomsbury.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Bloomsbury I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Bloomsbury suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan that many years will be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.
I'm refinancing my existing house to a BTL mortgage with Godiva Mortgages Ltd and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on further property. The area we are interested in is Bloomsbury. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?
Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. On the basis that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and communicate your desired outcome and needs.
The loan offer from a mortgage company for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom flat is due within the next few days. Are you able to recommend an efficient remortgage conveyancing practitioner in Bloomsbury ?
You have come to the wrong place to search for the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Bloomsbury. Our intention is to offer excellent value conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be fooled by companies offering low cost conveyancing in Bloomsbury.In your best case scenario, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up paying a lot in additional fee and still not get the service expected.