I am about to put an offer on a leasehold property in Lansbury. The estate agents tell me that it is usual for flats in Lansbury to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a loan with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 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 5/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I need some expedited conveyancing in Lansbury as I have a deadline to complete within one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at free not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Lansbury the following are instances of what can arise and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Lansbury?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Lansbury. 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…’
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Lansbury before retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lansbury. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Lansbury to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, but the property agent has warned us that the vendor will only proceed if we instruct the agent's preferred lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Lansbury
It is highly unlikely the owners are behind this. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine buyer is going to damage their objectives. Contact the sellers directly and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your preferred Lansbury conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Lansbury. Conveyancing and Britannia mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing practitioner in Lansbury who previously acted has now retired. Do I pay?
First make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Lansbury conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Lansbury. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Lansbury conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Vesting Order and Purchase of freehold case for a Lansbury premises is Ground Floor Flat 4A Baronet Road in February 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 23rd December 2008 (case number 8ED064) the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £8,689.00 This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 80.01 years.