How do I identify value for money conveyancing in Aston Clinton?
First ask connections who they would recommend.
Second, search the web for conveyancing in Aston Clinton. Phone a couple or more firms from the list and invite them to send you their conveyancing costs illustrations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle the conveyancing beforecommitting.
Option 3 is to use this site to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your own factors including location,deadlines, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing low cost conveyancing in Aston Clinton
The Aston Clinton conveyancing firm handling our Aston Clinton conveyancing has uncovered a discrepancy between the assumptions in the valuation survey and what is in the conveyancing documents. My lawyer informs me that he needs to ensure that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s course or action correct?
Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
I have Fifty Six years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Aston Clinton. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
When it comes to lenders such as Lloyds, do Aston Clinton property lawyers incur an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Aston Clinton. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I can not fathom if my bank requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Aston Clinton bank branch on various occasions and was advised it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Aston Clinton conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.
Your property lawyer must comply with the CML Handbook Part 2 provisions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Aston Clinton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Aston Clinton
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan.
I'm purchasing a apartment in Aston Clinton. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't see my lawyer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?
Not every individual in the company must be listed by the regulator. As long there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.