Our Chobham conveyancer has spotted a discrepancy when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation survey and what is in the legal papers for the property. My solicitor informs me that he must check that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s stance correct?
Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold apartment in Chobham. The property agents tell me that it is normal for flats in Chobham to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 69 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 22/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Chobham?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Chobham will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Chobham. The search result 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 Chobham.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Chobham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Chobham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Chobham.
How difficult is it to transfer to a new conveyancer as I need to retain one who is on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing list. I had appointed a family conveyancing solicitor in Chobham five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Barnsley Building Society
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Chobham on the Barnsley Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Chobham. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can scrutinise fees for conveyancing solicitors in Chobham and throughout England and Wales.
My father has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Chobham. Should I use them?
No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the conveyancer you're considering.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Chobham. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Chobham are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Chobham so you should seriously consider looking for a Chobham conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.
I purchased a ground floor flat in Chobham, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Chobham with an extended lease are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2098
With just 72 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.