My previous solicitor has given a fee calculation of £1700 for no move no fee conveyancing in Morden Park. I am hoping to downsize from a modern house for £150,000. This sounds expensive. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Morden Park?
The charges are a bit high. If you shop around you may be able to decrease the fees marginally by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you maycome to regret choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to check the conveyancer can also act for your lender. Do make use of our comparison tool to find a Morden Park conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Morden Park.
About to place an offer on a leasehold apartment in Morden Park. The estate agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Morden Park to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a mortgage with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 69 years to go.
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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 9/11/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I have a semi-detached Edwardian house in Morden Park. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Morden Park and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Morden Park and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to business lessees, giving them the right to make a request to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Morden Park
My husband and I are 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Morden Park. I am am starting to be frustrated with the level of service. Can you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be very poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? If so you must make them aware of the new lawyer and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid added costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Morden Park
How and when do I pay stamp duty payable for my Morden Park house purchase?
The majority of property lawyers will complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Morden Park conveyancing transaction for signature. After completion your property lawyer will submit your Land Transaction application to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the money - discharge any tax bill payable for you.