Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Poplar who conducted the legals 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a home loan from Bank of Ireland. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Better the devil I know or should I try and find an alternative conveyancer?
The charges appear a tad high. If you are willing to expend time contrasting costs you could trim some of the expense by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the legal work the firm gave you mightlive to regret opting for an an unknown lawyer. Remember to be sure the solicitor can also act for Bank of Ireland. You can employ our search tool to get a quote a Poplar conveyancing firm on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Poplar.
I sincerely hope you can help me. My Poplar lawyer is advising me that he is legally obliged toconduct Poplar conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Santanderconveyancing panel. Is my conveyancer correct?
You have limited options available to you. As you are obtaining a home loan with a mortgage company your conveyancer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your solicitor would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook provisions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Poplar conveyancing searches.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Poplar. The estate agents advise that it is standard for flats in Poplar to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years remaining.
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 26/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Poplar?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Poplar will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Poplar. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Poplar.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Poplar it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Poplar commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Poplar.
I own a ground floor flat in Poplar. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for the purchase of the freehold?
Where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to judgment on the premium.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Poplar premises is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 101.61 years.
When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Poplar what are the most common lease defects?
Leasehold conveyancing in Poplar is not unique. All leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain sections are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:
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Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage
A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. HSBC Bank, Barnsley Building Society, and Aldermore all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, obliging the buyer to pull out.
New build sellers have put forward a conveyancer and I've received an estimate from them. It's nearly £300 cheaper than my local Poplar solicitor. What's the catch?
Builders often have panels of property lawyers who expedite matters and who know the builder's documentation and solicitor. Plenty of developers offer an inducement to use a preferred conveyancing practitioner for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a developer will not suggest a conveyancing warehouse and run the risk of having the transaction delayed when they need an exchange in 28 days. The argument for not agreeing to use the recommended conveyancer is that they may be unwilling to fight for your interests at the risk of alienating the developer. If you worry that this may be the case you should stick with your local Poplar property lawyer.