Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from New Beckenham. Is there a reason why all New Beckenham lawyers aren't included on all bank panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for lenders to restrict who can act for them, from the public’s or lawyer’s viewpoint, the flip side is that lending institutions are becoming ever more anxious and regard it crucial to shield themselves against illegal activities. As a consequence of this concern lenders are limiting their conveyancing panel to a manageable size.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in New Beckenham. The selling agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in New Beckenham to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting 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 30/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I used Arc property Solicitors several years past for my conveyancing in New Beckenham. Now, I need my files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in New Beckenham of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in New Beckenham I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it only has 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in New Beckenham for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
If you require a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.
What does commercial conveyancing in New Beckenham cover?
New Beckenham conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of advice, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.
I only have 68 years unexpired on my flat in New Beckenham. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. What options are available to me?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent should be useful to try and locate and prepare a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing New Beckenham.
I am the proprietor of a second floor flat in New Beckenham. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for a lease extension?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a New Beckenham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a New Beckenham flat is 26 Manor Road in July 2010. the Tribunal decided that price to be paid for the freehold was £12,420 This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 76.75 and 88.83.