Having been recommended your web site we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Maidenhead recommended using your search tool but have come across some other estimates via the web appear cheaper – why is this?
There are numerous solicitors advertising pretending to offer cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not additionalcharges end up with the closing fee totally different to the one you expected. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that costs contained in terms of business should be equitable and be applied The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Maidenhead set out all legal fees for a domestic conveyancing matter.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Maidenhead. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We have agreed to purchase a house in Maidenhead. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender UBS be concerned?
Given that your lender is UBS your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements contained in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for UBS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to UBS where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Maidenhead.
The mortgage over my property is with Coventry BS for my property in Maidenhead. Conveyancing was finalised some time ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Coventry BS?
You must advise Coventry BS in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Coventry BS’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Coventry BS directly. You need not do this via a Coventry BS conveyancing panel firm.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in March 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, RBS are being difficult. The Maidenhead solicitor who is on the RBS conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but RBS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do RBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that RBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why RBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Maidenhead as I have a deadline to complete inside one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are not taking a mortgage you are at free not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Maidenhead the following are instances of what can appear and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Maidenhead. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Maidenhead
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Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Are there any apps to help find a Maidenhead conveyancing solicitor on the lender conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 25kilometers to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Maidenhead and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Maidenhead. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.