Please help. My Weybridge solicitor is assuring me that he has toapply for Weybridge conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Nat Westconveyancing panel. Is this really necessary?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a lender your property lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your property lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook provisions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Weybridge conveyancing searches.
As a novice what is the most important advice you can give me about purchase conveyancing in Weybridge?
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Weybridge or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and on occasion a bank. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Weybridge an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose interest is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.
On occasion a third party with a vested interest will attempt to persuade you that you should follow their advice. For example, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Weybridge. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting 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 26/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I have justdiscovered that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Weybridge for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to check 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 Weybridge conveyancing specialists.
I am buying a new build flat in Weybridge. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Weybridge
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Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
I am attracted to a couple of apartments in Weybridge which have approximately fifty years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
There are plenty of short leases in Weybridge. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As a lease shortens the value of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage companies may be unwilling to lend money on such properties. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this arena.
I own a ground floor flat in Weybridge. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Weybridge conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Weybridge flat is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 82.93 years.