Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Pewsey?
Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Pewsey your solicitor will request that you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is as part of the total price then this should be required immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed will be payable a few days prior to the day of completion.
I have just over seventy years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Pewsey. 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 obtaining 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 20/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are a common reason for obstruction in Pewsey house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Pewsey.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Pewsey. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pewsey
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The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one close by in Pewsey I like with a park and station in the vicinity, however it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Pewsey in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
Should you require a home loan that many years may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
I am a sole trader hoping to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Pewsey for under £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Pewsey, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and terms of the deal. Let us have your details or phone us so that we can furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.