Is there a reason to appoint a Silsoe conveyancing firm when internet based alternatives are less overpriced?
By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Silsoe and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the cheapest Silsoe conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't take the place of a phone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on any developments and keep you informed. Should you need to call the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will ensure you are in the know.
Are you able to suggest a Platform Home Loans Ltd approved Silsoe conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within less than a month? Am I best advised to go for a high street Silsoe firm or an online firm?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Silsoe conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Silsoe. Visit two or three law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your expectations together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Choose the one that appears most efficient.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Silsoe. The property agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Silsoe to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Accord Mortgages. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years unexpired.
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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
About to purchase a new build apartment in Silsoe. Conveyancing is daunting 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 enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Silsoe
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The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one close by in Silsoe I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Silsoe suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.
I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Silsoe. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Silsoe ?
The majority of houses in Silsoe are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Silsoe in which case you should be shopping around for a Silsoe conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.
Silsoe Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Generally speaking the cost for major works are not wrapped into the service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Silsoe obliged leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for major works. The best form of lease arrangement is if the freehold reversion is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the lessees enjoy being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is often retained if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders. Who manages the block?