We are buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Wisbech who is on the Barclays approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Wisbech.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold property in Wisbech. The property agents advise that it is usual for flats in Wisbech to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 years to go.
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 22/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Wisbech what would it be?
It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Wisbech conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late grandmother’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Wisbech. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', which means that my property ownership will be considered the same way as if I'd bought the property in March. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be impacted by that. Some mortgage companies would take a practical view as this clause is primarily there to capture subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.
Clydesdale have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Wisbech has been accepted, what happens next?
The property agent will wish to be informed of your property lawyer's details (be sure the solicitors are on the lender’s approved list). Contact Clydesdale or your financial adviser and finalise any relevant documentation. Clydesdale will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to schedule a slot for the valuation to take place. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a week to receive the mortgage offer. Clydesdale will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Wisbech.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Wisbech. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wisbech
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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 Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
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When it comes to my conveyancing in Wisbech should I be paying VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee
(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Wisbech conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the conveyancing practitioner's time in submitting the funds this way.