Is it possible for conveyancing in Rush Green to be completed inside 10 days?
First, If you are under time constraints to exchange we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and know-how. It is even conceivable that they could have handled otherhomes in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Rush Green conveyancing solicitor. Second, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the lender panel. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Rush Green conveyancing transactions are delayed or derailed after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the transaction being held up by an average of 21 days. It is understood that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Rush Green conveyancing firms can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rush Green. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 27/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
About to purchase a new build apartment in Rush Green. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rush Green
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Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I am looking for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Rush Green I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Rush Green in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may 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 term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.
I was advised by a number of estate agents in Rush Green to find a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to promote your services over a competitor’s?
We don’t offer any commission for sending work our way. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
Am in the process of purchasing my first home in Rush Green. Conveyancing solicitor has been appointed. The mortgage adviser advised that a survey is not necessary as the house is only 20 yrs old.
The bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the residence is over 10 years old the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may suffice. The report should highlight any obvious problems and suggest further investigation where appropriate. If there are any signs of problems get a full Building Survey from the beginning.