I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Old Woking. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 14/2/2025 the requirements read as follows :
4 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Old Woking took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Old Woking prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Old Woking. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Old Woking especially if they are familiar with such properties in Old Woking.
Is there anything unique about your site and other web based conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Old Woking?
At this site receive a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances for your conveyancing in Old Woking. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not charge firms a fee if you instruct them for your property ownership legalities in Old Woking
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Old Woking. I have chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
The estate agent has suggested using their property lawyer for our conveyancing in Old Woking - Surely it’s advisable to just instruct them?
It is worth checking if the selling agent is recommending a conveyancing practitioner or introducing to a solicitor. There are plenty of Old Woking selling agents who recommend two or three Old Woking conveyancing firms and get nothing from it.