I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years old) in Leytonstone. The vast majority the properties have already been disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Leytonstone?
A big part of the Leytonstone conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. There are a large number of search providers conducting Leytonstone conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are generally termed personal search organisation due to them carrying out, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Leytonstone. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 5/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary cause of stalling in Leytonstone conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Leytonstone.
How does conveyancing in Leytonstone differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Leytonstone contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because new home sellers in Leytonstone typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Leytonstone or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Leytonstone I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Leytonstone suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be problematic. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
We expect to complete the disposal of our £275,000 apartment in Leytonstone on Tuesday in a week. The landlords agents has quoted £396 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Leytonstone?
Leytonstone conveyancing on leasehold flats normally involves the purchaser’s solicitor sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer such questions most will be willing to assist. They are at liberty to invoice a reasonable charge for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some transactions it exceeds £800. The management information fee invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration fees, without which the charge is technically not due. In reality one has no choice but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.
Having spent years of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Leytonstone. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Leytonstone conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Leytonstone property is 36 New Wanstead in August 2010. The Tribunal arrived at a valuation of the premium for the freehold of £22,359. This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 73.92 years.