I have just over seventy years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Tewkesbury. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 26/9/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am buying a terrace house in Tewkesbury. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are prohibited?
Your conveyancer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Tewkesbury will occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain alterations or need the consent of another owner. Certain additions need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
We had instructed conveyancing lawyers located in Tewkesbury on the Nationwide solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a separate amount for dealing with the Nationwide mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Nationwide?
As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your solicitor may levy a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Nationwide but by your Tewkesbury conveyancer. Plenty of firms on the Nationwide panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
How can we tell if a Tewkesbury conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Tewkesbury obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.
I have todaybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Tewkesbury for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, 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 Tewkesbury conveyancing specialists.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Tewkesbury before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Tewkesbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Tewkesbury especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Tewkesbury.
What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Tewkesbury conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Tewkesbury conveyancing firm) 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 Tewkesbury conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then why not? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
I inherited a ground floor flat in Tewkesbury, conveyancing formalities finalised December 2011. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Tewkesbury with an extended lease are worth £176,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2106
With 80 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
At what stage do I pay stamp duty payable for my house transaction in Tewkesbury?
The majority of property lawyers tend to fill out a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Tewkesbury conveyancing transaction for signature. On completion your conveyancer will submit the STL application to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty due on your behalf.