Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend handle conveyancing in Stokenchurch by way of an attended exchange?
There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. You should e-mail us to get a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Stokenchurch. The selling agents tell me that it is the norm for flats in Stokenchurch to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 26/10/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I own a renovated Edwardian property in Stokenchurch. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Aldermore. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Stokenchurch and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Stokenchurch in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a loan on this type of premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Stokenchurch. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Stokenchurch especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Stokenchurch.
I am selling my property. My former conveyancers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Stokenchurch if that makes things easier.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Stokenchurch. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Stokenchurch for my home move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.