I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Littlehampton. The selling agents advise that it is usual for flats in Littlehampton to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has Seventy One 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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 14/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I require fast conveyancing in Littlehampton as I am faced with a deadline to complete in less than 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Littlehampton the following are instances of issues that can appear and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
About to purchase a new build apartment in Littlehampton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Littlehampton
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. 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.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Littlehampton before instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not give a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further via 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 Littlehampton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Littlehampton especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Littlehampton.
I am intending to rent out my leasehold apartment in Littlehampton. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?
A lease dictates the relationship between the freeholder and you the flat owner; specifically, it will set out if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. Most leases in Littlehampton do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a provision would adversely affect the market value the property. In most cases there is a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a copy of the tenancy agreement.
I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Littlehampton, conveyancing was carried out 8 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Littlehampton with a long lease are worth £170,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2104
You have 78 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £7,600 and £8,800 plus costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.
Are there any distinct benefits to selecting a high street property lawyer in Littlehampton
Home movers in Littlehampton opt for a local property lawyer so that they can attend the lawyer’s offices just in case they have questions, and to deliver documents without using the post.
One could allege that there is a slight edge when using a property lawyer nearby to the premises you are planning to purchase, due to the familiarity of the region and potential local issues - however this is moot. Most conveyancers undertaking their communications via the web and may be almost anywhere.