My wife and I have lately bought a property in Waltham Forest. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Waltham Forest?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Waltham Forest. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a form known as a SPIF. answers ends up being misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Waltham Forest.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Waltham Forest. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/5/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Waltham Forest I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Waltham Forest suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.
I am selling my house. My former solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Waltham Forest if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Waltham Forest. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but I am based in Waltham Forest. My lawyer (who is 250 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Waltham Forest who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Waltham Forest
Is there a reason that Waltham Forest conveyancing fees are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?
If purchasing a leasehold property there is more work involved purely due to the fact that usually there are further parties involved in the form of the freeholder and/or Management Agents. As part of a lawyers enquiries they will check that all ground rent and service charges are paid up to date amongst other general leasehold matters. For this reason, the Sellers lawyers usually have to refer to the freeholder or Managing Agent for their replies to our questions. This may be time consuming and beyond the lawyers control