Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Whyteleafe is more expensive?
Whyteleafe leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Whyteleafe. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Whyteleafe?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Whyteleafe will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Whyteleafe. The report provides definitive data 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 Whyteleafe.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Whyteleafe it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Whyteleafe commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Whyteleafe.
How does conveyancing in Whyteleafe differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Whyteleafe approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Whyteleafe tend to buy 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Whyteleafe or who has acted in the same development.
I am 14 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Whyteleafe. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the quality of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
A lawyer would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you need to make them aware of the new lawyer and get the loan are re-sent. The conveyancer should be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating expenses and complications. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool should assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Whyteleafe
Can you suggest a lawyer for purchasing a house? Ideally someone in the Whyteleafe area, who will contact me via email - not someone who insists on slow mail or fax.
The purpose of this site is limited to being a directory service for lawyers who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance in certain locations such as Whyteleafe . We dont recommend any particular conveyancer.