AssumingI were to acquire a freehold housein Knightsbridge mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Knightsbridge?
The sole saving you would make on is the Knightsbridge conveyancing searches. A conveyancing practitioner is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the vendors conveyancer, SDLT return, register the property etc. A slight saving might be made by not needing to register a charge however it won't be a lot.
About to place a bid on a leasehold apartment in Knightsbridge. The selling agents tell me that it is normal for flats in Knightsbridge to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years left.
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 18/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Are all Knightsbridge Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of firms.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Lloyds. Knightsbridge conveyancing practitioners are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Lloyds?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Lloyds done the valuation? Have you informed Lloyds as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Yorkshire BS are being a right pain. The Knightsbridge solicitor who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Yorkshire BS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Yorkshire BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Yorkshire BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Yorkshire BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Knightsbridge?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Knightsbridge. 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…’
About to purchase a new build apartment in Knightsbridge. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Knightsbridge
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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. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Given that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on a house in Knightsbridge I would like to talk to a lawyer about myhouse move prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
Absolutely - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the conveyancer who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Knightsbridge.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a file number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Knightsbridge should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.