I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Mold. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I can see plenty of information on this site about conveyancing in Mold but can you isolate your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Mold
Do not opt for the lowest Mold conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. 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 know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Mold
Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Mold namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide conveyancing services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. Both are required to conduct Mold conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that all requisite procedures will be accurately followed.
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Mold. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?
Given that you are now legally bound yourself to purchase you now have to find a conveyancing lawyer soon as you will have a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the purchase. An auction property should have a corresponding auction set of papers. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. If you have purchased leasehold property the auction papers may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You should give this to the solicitor instructed by you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that you have funds organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Mold?
Unless a prior purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you could assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Mold to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Mold before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Mold. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Mold to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
My husband and I are four weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to execute conveyancing in Mold. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?
They would have to be very bad in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you must make them aware of the replacement lawyer and have the offer are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Mold
We are midway through buying a residence in Mold. Conveyancing lawyer has told us the property is "Leasehold". Will this likely impact our Natwest valuation?
Mold conveyancing does not normally involve leasehold houses. The main consideration here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If it's 999 years with a peppercorn rent, it's virtually freehold, so it’s unlikely to impact the saleability significantly.
At the other end of the spectrum, if it's, say, fifty five years it will have a adverse impact on the value, and most likely wouldn't be acceptable to the lender. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be stated in the lease which should be made available to your lawyer.