I have Fifty Six 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 obtaining 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 :
My wife and I purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Tewkesbury. We would like to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to see if these works were previously refused?
Your property lawyer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Tewkesbury can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain changes or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Many works require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
We had selected conveyancing lawyers with offices in Tewkesbury on the Lloyds solicitor approved list. They have just billed me a supplemental fee for dealing with the Lloyds mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Lloyds?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your conveyancing practitioner can levy a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by Lloyds but by your Tewkesbury property lawyer. Numerous firms on the Lloyds panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
How can we know in advance if a Tewkesbury conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Tewkesbury seeking 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor 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 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make 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 carried out on a property in Tewkesbury prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks may not give a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Tewkesbury. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Tewkesbury to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Tewkesbury conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Tewkesbury conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Tewkesbury conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:
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How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation? Can they put you in touch with clients in Tewkesbury who can give a testimonial?
I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Tewkesbury, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Tewkesbury with over 90 years remaining are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2106
With only 80 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
At what stage do I cover the costs of stamp duty due for my Tewkesbury property purchase?
Your conveyancer will complete a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf as part of your Tewkesbury conveyancing transaction for signature. On completion your conveyancer will submit the Land Transaction application to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the money - discharge any Stamp Duty payable for you.