Do the conveyancing solicitors to be found on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Marylebone?
We know of a few niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Marylebone is just one of the many locations where our lawyers have a presence.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Marylebone. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/8/2026, the requirements read as follows :
is it true that all Marylebone solicitor firms on the UBS conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the UBS conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
We were going to get a AIP from Coventry BS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Coventry BS recommend any Marylebone solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Marylebone solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Coventry BS through the process.
About to purchase house in Marylebone. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Marylebone lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Marylebone?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Marylebone. 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 am looking at a couple of apartments in Marylebone which have about forty five years remaining on the leases. Will this present a problem?
A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more costly to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. More often than not it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Marylebone conveyancing firm to assist?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Marylebone conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Marylebone premises is Flats 37 & 39 88/90 Portland Place in December 2010. The Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the lease extensions in respect of these two flats is as follows:- For Flat 37, the sum of £385,230.00 For Flat 39, the sum of £436,780.00 This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 24.02 years.
My brother mentioned that when selecting a conveyancing firm they must be approved by your mortgage company. I am a FTB but I have an AIP from Halifax and I already have a high street conveyancing lawyer in Marylebone on standby. Does Halifax require an approved conveyancer to be selected? If so, where do I find that list so I can appoint a conveyancing solicitor in Marylebone?
You need to choose a solicitor that is on the Halifax panel. Simply call your chosen Marylebone conveyancing solicitor and ask if they are on the Halifax panel. If they are not on the panel you have a couple of options open to you here:
- Carry on with your chosen Marylebone lawyer but Halifax will need to appoint a property lawyer from their conveyancing panel. The net result is additional charges and likely interruption.
- Get a new property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, ensuring that they are on the Halifax conveyancing panel.
- Convince your lawyer to do everything within their powers to get listed on the Halifax panel of solicitors.