It may have been a long time coming a mortgage agreement from HSBC for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom apartment is coming any day now. Can you recommend a low cost conveyancing lawyer in Sturminster Newton?
You have arrived at the wrong place to search for the lowest fares for conveyancing in Sturminster Newton. We can offer you cost effective conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint companies teasing you with £99 conveyancing in Sturminster Newton. Optimistically, in going for low cost conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst it will result in you being stung for extras and still not receive the service required.
I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years old) in Sturminster Newton. 95% of the properties have already been occupied. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Sturminster Newton?
You would be taking a significant risk in refusing to carrying out Sturminster Newton conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in no uncertain terms that your conveyancer conducts them. Where speed and cost are primary issues you should consider with your lawyer about the options such as contingency insurance available to you
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold apartment in Sturminster Newton. The selling agents advise that it is normal for flats in Sturminster Newton to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years remaining.
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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 20/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Sturminster Newton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to see 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 Sturminster Newton conveyancing specialists.
I'm buying my first flat in Sturminster Newton with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my conveyancer about this side-deal as it could adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Sturminster Newton conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Sturminster Newton conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Sturminster Newton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:
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What are the costs for lease extension work? What volume of lease extensions has the firm completed in Sturminster Newton in the last 12 months?
I purchased a split level flat in Sturminster Newton, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar properties in Sturminster Newton with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2076
With just 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £31,400 and £36,200 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.