About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Low Moor. The estate agents tell me that it is usual for flats in Low Moor to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years remaining.
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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/7/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am planning on selling our property in Low Moor and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Low Moor. Having lived in Low Moor for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
The deeds to our home are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Low Moor 10 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware precisely where to locate all the relevant documentation so you can purchase or dispose of your house without a hitch. If duplicates are not available, your solicitor can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on the property.
I'm converting the mortgage on my primary home to a BTL loan with Santander and I will use the rest of the raised equity towards a second property. The neighborhood we are talking about is Low Moor. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the two deals?
Make use of our search tool on this site to check that the lawyers are approved by both lenders. On the basis that they are your lawyer should be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your expectations and needs.
We are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Low Moor. We are not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
They would have to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you must advise them of the new solicitor and get the loan are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid escalating expenses and complications. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool should help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Low Moor
Some months ago I was told by my bank that their approved lawyers operate no completion no charge basis for conveyancing in Low Moor. Our purchase did not proceed and now the conveyancers have invoiced for search fees! They are claiming that the fees are nothing to do with their fees!
By promising "no move no fee" Low Moor conveyancing practices are waiving their fees for any work carried out. We must stress this does not constitute an insurance scheme. you will still need to pay for any disbursements that the property lawyer has incurred on your behalf such as Low Moor local authority checks