Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Rotherhithe is more expensive?
Rotherhithe leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rotherhithe. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 23/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I require expedited conveyancing in Rotherhithe as I am under pressure to complete inside one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Rotherhithe the following are instances of what can arise and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I am buying a new build house in Rotherhithe benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The sale representative suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about this deal as it could jeopardize my loan with Barclays Direct. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
How do I use the search app to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing practitioner in Rotherhithe on the authorised to act for my bank?
First choose a mortgage company such as Barclays , The Royal Bank of Scotland or Barclays Direct then type in your location e.g. Rotherhithe. Conveyancing practices in Rotherhithe and beyond will then be listed.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Rotherhithe conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Rotherhithe conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Rotherhithe conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:
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How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
I inherited a first flat in Rotherhithe. 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?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Rotherhithe conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Rotherhithe flat 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 affected 3 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 101.61 years.