I am about to put a bid on a leasehold flat in Seven Kings. The selling agents say that it is normal for flats in Seven Kings to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years to go.
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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/9/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I have justfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Seven Kings for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Seven Kings conveyancing specialists.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Seven Kings is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Seven Kings are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Seven Kings you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Seven Kings may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
My business partner and I are looking to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Seven Kings for under £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Seven Kings, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your details or email so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.
I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Seven Kings. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Seven Kings should include some of the following:
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You need to be told what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? Responsibility for repairing the window frames Whether your lease provides for a slush fund for major repairs? specifics of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the (you), superior lessor, freeholder
Having spent years of correspondence we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Seven Kings. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Seven Kings conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Seven Kings residence is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 61.36 years.
My sister completed her conveyancing in Seven Kings eight years past. She has been married, widowed and in recent months got married again. She wishes to sell the property next moths. I believe she will just be need to supply copies of the marriage certificates to the property lawyer however she is worried it will frustrate the sale of the property. Is it worth updating the title documents for the property?
You are not required to update the register as long as you have the evidence needed to demonstrate how the name change occurred.
The purchaser’s property lawyer will review the land registry information and ask for evidence by way of proof of the change of name e.g. marriage certificates.