Having been referred to your site we were going to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Maidenhead recommended by you but have come across alternative estimates via the web appear less pricey – why is this?
You can find a variety of conveyancers advertising what appear to be cut price. You should think long and hard about how important this transaction is to you that want to be penny wise pound foolish with regard to the quality of the legal work. Some hide extras deep into the terms and conditions. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Maidenhead will notdo this.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Maidenhead. The selling agents say that it is the norm for flats in Maidenhead to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years to go.
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 :
I am buying a property in Maidenhead. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Barclays have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Barclays your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Barclays. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Barclays where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Maidenhead.
The mortgage over my property is with Santander for my property in Maidenhead. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Santander?
You must advise Santander in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Santander’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Santander will allow you to rent 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 Santander directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Santander conveyancing panel firm.
I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, HSBC are being pedantic. The Maidenhead solicitor who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but HSBC are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do HSBC have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that HSBC have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why HSBC 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 require fast conveyancing in Maidenhead as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Maidenhead the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I am buying a new build flat in Maidenhead. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Maidenhead
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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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
What tools are available to search for a Maidenhead conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 20miles to attend the lawyer.
You can use the find a conveyancing panel tool on this page. 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 bank solicitor panel.