I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years built) in Temple. 95% of the properties have already been sold. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Temple?
A big part of the Temple legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are hundreds search providers delivering Temple conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search providers and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their data from the local authority.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Temple. The estate agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Temple to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Bank of Ireland. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years to go.
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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 29/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Temple?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Temple will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Temple. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Temple.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Temple it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Temple commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Temple.
How does conveyancing in Temple differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Temple come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because builders in Temple typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Temple or who has acted in the same development.
I am intending to rent out my leasehold flat in Temple. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
Notwithstanding that your last Temple conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can check your lease to see if you are permitted to let out the property. The rule is that if the lease is silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain permission from your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet in the absence of first obtaining consent. Such consent must not not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.
I am the leaseholder of a ground floor flat in Temple. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium payable for a lease extension?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Temple conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Temple property is Flat 89 Trinity Court Grays Inn Road in February 2013. the Tribunal found that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be £36,229. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 66.8 years.
We have just found out that one of the directors of the solicitors handling the purchase conveyancing in Temple is is the mother of the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this acceptable?
Provided no conflict arises this should be fine. If you are requiring mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS - Direct Line One as of 29/6/2026, the requirements read as follows :