Can conveyancing in Great Stanmore to be finalised in less than two weeks?
In a situation where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will have local relationships and intelligence. It is even conceivable that they could have conducted otherhomes in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Great Stanmore conveyancing lawyer. Second, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the lender panel. It is estimated that 18% of Great Stanmore conveyancing transactions are frustrated or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the conveyancing being frustrated by almost 21 days. It is claimed that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Almost all Great Stanmore conveyancing practices can not act for certain banks so do check as early as possible.
About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Great Stanmore. The property agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Great Stanmore to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 28/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am buying a new build apartment in Great Stanmore. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Great Stanmore
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Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. 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.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Great Stanmore ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Great Stanmore. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Great Stanmore especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Great Stanmore.
How do I use the search tool to find a conveyancing lawyer in Great Stanmore on the panel for my bank?
First select a mortgage company such as Nationwide Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Britannia then type in your location e.g. Great Stanmore. Conveyancing practices in Great Stanmore and nationally will then be shown.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Great Stanmore based one who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and at this stage simply received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Great Stanmore that you're thinking of instructing.