We are purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Burnley who is on the Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Burnley.
I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Burnley. 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 securing 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 5/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
This question may be naive but I am new to the home buying as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Burnley. Do I collect the keys to the house on completion from my lawyer? If so, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Burnley?
On the day of completion you do not need to attend the conveyancers office in Burnley. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the completion advance to the seller's lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be able to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Burnley. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the TSB conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Burnley solicitor is on the TSB conveyancing panel.
Our offer on a house in Burnley has been accepted, the vendors do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The vendors have placed an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Burnley. What do I do now? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Coventry BS?
It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Burnley conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you should ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Coventry BS approved list. Concerning the subsequent steps this very much depends on the circumstances of your case, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. During a hot market many home buyers would apply for a home loan with Coventry BS and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their lawyer to press on with searches.
How does conveyancing in Burnley differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Burnley come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because house builders in Burnley tend to purchase the site, 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 property lawyers 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 Burnley or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Burnley and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Burnley. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Burnley area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Burnley. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
What makes a Burnley lease unmortgageable?
Leasehold conveyancing in Burnley is not unique. All leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
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Insurance obligations Repairing obligations to or maintain parts of the property
You could have a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Bank of Scotland, and Nottingham Building Society all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.
Burnley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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How long is the Lease? What is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? Who is in charge of the block?