Can you vouch for a Santander allowed Stokenchurch conveyancing lawyer who can have us moved in within less than a month? Would it be better to use a high street Stokenchurch practice or a factory type conveyancer?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Stokenchurch conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Stokenchurch. Approach some well established firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your expectations together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on speed. Select the one that you trust.
It is is a decade since I acquired my property in Stokenchurch. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find my title documents. Will this cause complications?
Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be kept by your lender or they may still be with the solicitor who handled the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Stokenchurch involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Stokenchurch. The selling agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Stokenchurch to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a loan with Chelsea Building Society. 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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 14/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Stokenchurch and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Stokenchurch lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Stokenchurch. Having lived in Stokenchurch for three years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Stokenchurch. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Stokenchurch should include some of the following:
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Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring? You should know whether the lease permits you to change or upgrade aspects of the premises- you must be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is mandated necessary
I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Stokenchurch, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar flats in Stokenchurch with a long lease are worth £255,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2099
With only 73 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.
My folks cant seem to find their Stokenchurch land registry title on the site. They have a vague recollection 50 years ago when they purchased the bungalow there were complications concerning Stokenchurch not being recognised in some systems.
Almost all premises in Stokenchurch should appear. Have you tried a search with simply the postcode. Usually it should reveal all the premises inside that postcode. Assuming the property is registered it will show up with a title number. Where they bought back in the 60’s it's conceivable it may be not yet registered. The property might still be revealed but with the title number identified as 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title papers which might be with your parent’s bank.