I have just over seventy years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Chapeltown. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 12/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Chapeltown?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Chapeltown will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Chapeltown. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Chapeltown.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Chapeltown it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Chapeltown commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Chapeltown.
I have todayfound out that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Chapeltown for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Chapeltown conveyancing specialists.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Chapeltown is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Chapeltown are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chapeltown you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chapeltown may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
Should I instruct a Chapeltown conveyancing practitioner based in the location that I am buying? We have a good friend who can perform the legal formalities however they are based 300miles away.
The benefit of a high street Chapeltown conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign documents, present your ID and pester them if necessary. Having local Chapeltown know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and the majority were happy that must trump using an unknown Chapeltown conveyancing lawyer just because they are Chapeltown based.
Last October I purchased a leasehold house in Chapeltown. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
Leasehold Conveyancing in Chapeltown - Examples of Queries before buying
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How many years are left on the lease? This question is important as a) areas can cause problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have full disclosure What restrictions are there in the Chapeltown Lease?