My wife and I are acquiring a new build apartment in Hampshire and my conveyancer is telling me that she has to the lender to disclose incentives from the builder. I am on a tight deadline to sign contracts and my preference is not to delay deal. Is my lawyer right?
You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your property lawyer. A precondition to being on a lender panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Hampshire. The estate agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Hampshire to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Tesco Bank. Will the property be mortgageable given that 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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 28/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Hampshire?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hampshire will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hampshire. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hampshire.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Hampshire it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Hampshire commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Hampshire.
Just bought a semi-detached house in Hampshire , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My Hampshire conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my purchase is recorded.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Hampshire registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any other parties. At present approximately three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Historically registration is effected once the purchaser has moved in to the property thus post completion formalities is not usually primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Hampshire is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Hampshire are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hampshire you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hampshire may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Hampshire conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Hampshire conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Hampshire conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing? What volume of lease extensions has the firm conducted in Hampshire in the last year?
I purchased a split level flat in Hampshire, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Hampshire with a long lease are worth £181,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2075
With just 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £32,300 and £37,400 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.