I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Wollaton. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Is it correct that all Wollaton CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?
Some major banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their panels.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Kent Reliance are being problematic. The Wollaton solicitor who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Kent Reliance are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Kent Reliance have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Kent Reliance have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Kent Reliance may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
My offer was accepted on a property in Wollaton on 17/11/2025, valuation was booked 4 days later, all came back fine. Conveyancer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to HSBC and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for HSBC to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the HSBC conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need this when buying a property in Wollaton? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some owners of property living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel within the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Wollaton?
Unless a previous purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Wollaton to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
How does conveyancing in Wollaton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Wollaton approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because new home sellers in Wollaton usually acquire the land, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Wollaton or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking to sell my house. My previous conveyancers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Wollaton if that makes a difference.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Wollaton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
Last September I purchased a leasehold property in Wollaton. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
Wollaton Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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How much is the ground rent and service charge? Can you tell me if there are any major works on the horizon that will likely add a premium to the service fees? The majority of Wollaton leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service bill for maintenance of the block set by the landlord. Should you buy the apartment you will have to meet this charge, usually quarterly throughout the year. This can vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large communal areas. There will also be a ground rent to be met yearly, ordinarily this is not a large figure, say about £50-£100 but you need to enquire it because sometimes it can be surprisingly expensive.