Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Flitwick who acted for me two years ago asking for a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a mortgage from TSB. It looks as though am now being charged double. Should I look for a cheaper internet property lawyer?
The estimate does seem a little steep. If you are prepared to spend time contrasting charges you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, if you were happy with the assistance the firm gave you maylive to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to check the solicitor can represent TSB. You can employ our search tool to select a Flitwick conveyancing firm on the TSB member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Flitwick.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Flitwick. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 5/6/2026, the requirements read as follows :
What will a local search reveal regarding the property I am purchasing in Flitwick?
Flitwick conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Xpress Legal The local search plays a central role in most Flitwick conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant 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 thirteen subject areas.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Flitwick is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Flitwick are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Flitwick you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Flitwick may ascertain 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 property.
Am I best advised to appoint a Flitwick conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can carry out the legal formalities but they are based approximately 350miles away.
The benefit of a local Flitwick conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to execute documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Flitwick know how is a benefit. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that must outweigh using an unknown Flitwick conveyancing solicitor just because they are Flitwick based.
I work for a reputable estate agency in Flitwick where we have witnessed a number of leasehold sales derailed due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Flitwick conveyancing solicitors. Can you confirm whether the seller of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the buyer?
Provided that the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the proposed purchaser need not have to sit tight for 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
I inherited a ground floor flat in Flitwick, conveyancing having been completed October 2006. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Flitwick with a long lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2102
You have 76 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.