Having sold my house in Martock last December yet the purchaser is calling me to moan that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Following your disposal your lawyer should send the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where relevant, your lawyer must also confirm that the home loan has been repaid to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities just for conveyancing in Martock.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Martock. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 28/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Me and my partner are purchasing a house in Martock. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we have to put our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Martock
Do not opt for the cheapest Martock conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Kent Reliance, do Martock property lawyers have to pay a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
How easy is it to switch solicitor as I need to appoint a firm on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing list. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Martock five minutes from me but she is not accepted by Accord Mortgages Ltd
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Martock on the Accord Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Martock. Using search facility on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Martock.
I am looking at a two maisonettes in Martock which have approximately forty five years unexpired on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
There is no doubt about it. A leasehold flat in Martock is a deteriorating asset as a result of the shortening lease. The closer the lease gets to its expiry date, the more it adversely affects the salability of the premises. For most buyers and mortgage companies, leases with less than eighty years become less and less marketable. On a more upbeat note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the premises for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of a residence with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Martock conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. More often than not it is possible to negotiate informally with the freeholder to extend the lease. They may agree to a smaller lump sum and an increase in the ground rent, but to shorter extension terms in return. You need to ensure that the agreed terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.
Martock Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Does the lease include onerous restrictions? Many Martock leasehold properties will incur a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced by the freeholder. Where you purchase the property you will have to meet this contribution, usually periodically throughout the year. This can differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large communal grounds. In all probability there will be a ground rent for you to pay annual, normally this is not a exorbitant sum, say about £25-£75 but you need to check as sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds.
Please can you clarify what my options are where my Martock conveyancing searches shows adverse results?
On the whole, most problems that arise in Martock conveyancing search results can be dealt with ahead of completion or title insurance may be obtained. It is important to remember that regardless of the fact that you are purchasing the premises and may be willing to live with the search results, your building society or bank may not, and when all said and done they have the word say.