We opted for a Benfleet based solicitor for my conveyancing in Benfleet last week. After carefully reading the Ts and Cs I notewe are on the hook for fees even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and instruct a web based firm advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Benfleet?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover the cases that fail to complete. Please beware that these promotions rarely cover expenditure for instance Benfleet conveyancing search costs.
Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend handle auction conveyancing in Benfleet?
We know of a number of niche practitioners we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Benfleet is just one of the many locations in which our lawyers have offices.
About to place an offer on a leasehold apartment in Benfleet. The property agents advise that it is standard for flats in Benfleet to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Virgin. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has Seventy One years unexpired.
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. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 22/3/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I own a terraced Victorian house in Benfleet. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and National Westminster Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Benfleet and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Benfleet I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Benfleet for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.
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