My best friend’s uncle is a conveyancer. I anticipate that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Droitwich?
You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. The charges do vary but service levels do differ between conveyancers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
We were just about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Droitwich. We encountered a stumbling block. Our mortgage offer with Bank of Scotland runs out on 28/1/2026 but the owners are putting forward a completion date of 30/1/2026. Is it possible to extend the loan offer?
The person best placed to address this issue is your conveyancer who should calculate whether they better off negotiating with the mortgage company, vendor’s solicitors, property agents or indeed all parties taking into account the circumstances your house move to date.
Please explain the implications if my solicitor is suspended from the TSB Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Droitwich?
The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Droitwich?
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Droitwich and Solicitor practices in Droitwich to choose from We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. The two can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.
When it comes to lenders such as Virgin Money, do Droitwich solicitors have to pay a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Does a directory service exist listing Bank of Ireland panel conveyancers in Droitwich on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings visible over the internet. Where you are in need of a Droitwich property lawyer on the Bank of Ireland please make the most of our tool.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Droitwich. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Droitwich
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Droitwich. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Droitwich ?
The majority of houses in Droitwich are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Droitwich so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Droitwich conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. 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 obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.
I purchased a studio flat in Droitwich, conveyancing having been completed 5 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Droitwich with a long lease are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2094
With 69 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.