I am expecting a mortgage with Halifax. My intention is to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Sandbach. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?
The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Sandbach. The estate agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Sandbach to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has Seventy One years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Sandbach?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Sandbach will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Sandbach. 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 Sandbach.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Sandbach it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Sandbach commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Sandbach.
The deeds to my home are lost. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Sandbach 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?
In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your solicitor will be aware exactly where to find all the suitable paperwork so you may buy or dispose of your property without any difficulty. If duplicates can’t be found, your conveyancer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities against future claims on the property.
About to purchase a new build flat in Sandbach. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be 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 Sandbach
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Please supply a car parking plan. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent advised that the vendor will only go ahead if we instruct their preferred conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Sandbach
We suspect that the owner is unaware of this request. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Try to communicate with the owners directly and make sure they understand (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to go, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to use your own,trusted Sandbach conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthe ones that will give their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.