We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Gamlingay?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Principality conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Gamlingay.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Gamlingay. 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 getting 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 6/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
My colleague recommended that where I am purchasing in Gamlingay I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Gamlingay conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Gamlingay around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Gamlingay Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Gamlingay.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Gamlingay 10 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know precisely where to locate all the relevant documentation so you may purchase or dispose of your house without a hitch. Where duplicates can’t be found, your solicitor can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against possible claims on the property.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Gamlingay. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gamlingay
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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. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.
Are there any specific benefits to instructing a high street solicitor in Gamlingay
Home movers in Gamlingay opt for a nearby high street lawyer so that they can visit in the event that they have questions, and to deliver paperwork rather taking the chance in relying on the post.
There is a slight advantage in using a solicitor nearby to a premises you are planning to purchase, due to the in-depth knowledge of the area and potential local concerns - yet this is debatable. Many conveyancers carry out their work via email and may be any place in the world.