Me and my fiance are planning to buy a 3 bedroom apartment in Slough with a mortgage. We wish to retain our Slough solicitor, however the mortgage company advise he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Slough property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to represent them. This feels very unfair; are we not able to insist that the bank use our Slough lawyer ?
No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Slough conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
Last January we completed a house move in Slough. We have noticed several problems with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Slough?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Slough. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers ends up being misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Slough.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Slough before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a loan on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Slough. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am selling my house. My past conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Slough if that makes things easier.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Slough. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Seventy years unexpired on my lease in Slough. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. On the whole a specialist should be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Slough.
Slough Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? On the whole the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, although a few managing agents in Slough obliged leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific intention of establishing a fund for larger works. Be sure to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Slough. If you like the flatin Slough yet your cat can’t move with you then you will be faced difficult determination.
My husband and I recently found out that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Slough is an aunty of the seller. Is this permitted?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. Where you are requiring mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for RBS - Direct Line One as of 29/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :