Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Droitwich Spa who acted for me 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Barnsley Building Society. I am now being charged twice the amount. Should I hunt for a cheaper online firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The quote is fractionally on the high side. If you shop around you could shave off some of the cost by perhaps a hundred pounds. On the other hand, if you were content with the assistance the firm provided you maylive to regret opting for an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to be sure that the conveyancer can also act for Barnsley Building Society. Do make use of our search tool to locate a Droitwich Spa conveyancing firm on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Droitwich Spa.
I purchased a freehold residence in Droitwich Spa but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Droitwich Spa and has limited impact for conveyancing in Droitwich Spa but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Droitwich Spa. The estate agents advise that it is normal for flats in Droitwich Spa to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has Seventy One years to go.
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 6/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Droitwich Spa?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Droitwich Spa. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Droitwich Spa. Before I get started I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.
Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Droitwich Spa - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I acquired a garden flat in Droitwich Spa, conveyancing was carried out 9 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Droitwich Spa with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2087
You have 62 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £17,100 and £19,800 plus costs.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.
What advice do you have for searching for commercial conveyancing in Droitwich Spa?
First ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Second, use a search tool on the web for conveyancing in Droitwich Spa. Call a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing charges and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you make your decision. Third is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is.Do not be fooled by lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Droitwich Spa