I am under pressure from the seller of a property in Canton to sign contracts within four weeks. What can I do to speed up matters?
Where you are under pressure to sign contracts it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will make use of local relationships and intelligence. It is even conceivable that they may have conducted previoushomes in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Canton conveyancing lawyer. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that just under twenty per cent of Canton conveyancing transactions are held up or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. This can often result in the home move being held up by as much as 21 days. It is estimated that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home moves every year. Many Canton conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check at the outset.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Canton. The selling agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Canton to have less than 75 years remaining. I am expecting a mortgage with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 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 19/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Me and my partner are buying a house in Canton. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we will need to send money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I can see plenty of here regarding conveyancing in Canton but can you isolate your top tip for finding the right conveyancer in Canton
We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Canton conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
Can you point me to a directory of Santander panel solicitors in Canton on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few lending institutions make their panel listings available on the web. If you are seeking to appoint a Canton property lawyer on the Santander please use our facility.
What does a local search reveal concerning the house we're buying in Canton?
Canton conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search plays an important part in many a Canton conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.
How does conveyancing in Canton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Canton approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Canton tend to purchase 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Canton or who has acted in the same development.
What does commercial conveyancing in Canton cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Canton incorporates a broad array of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.