I have 71 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Manningtree. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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 7/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am assisting my sister sell her property in Manningtree. Does the solicitor commission an EPC or it is for the owner to coordinate?
Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy performance certificates was retained a mandatory part of selling a property. An EPC must be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. It is not something that lawyers normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Manningtree conveyancing solicitor they may be able to arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with long established Manningtree energy assessors
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Clydesdale, do Manningtree lawyers incur an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I am purchasing a property in Manningtree. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Virgin Money be concerned?
Given that your lender is Virgin Money your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Virgin Money. The CML Handbook contains minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Virgin Money where a lease does not comply with these provisions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Manningtree.
Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I have to choose one who is on the Platform Home Loans Ltd conveyancing list. I instructed a family conveyancing solicitor in Manningtree five minutes from me but she is not accepted by Platform Home Loans Ltd
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Manningtree on the Platform Home Loans Ltd panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Manningtree. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Manningtree.
I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Manningtree it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?
The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Manningtree or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Manningtree vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four estimates from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.
Back In 2001, I bought a leasehold house in Manningtree. Conveyancing and Alliance & Leicester mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Manningtree who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Manningtree conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Manningtree Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying
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The best form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this arrangement the lessees benefit from control and even though a managing agent is usually employed if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. The answer will be useful as a) areas could cause problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have full disclosure Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will increase the maintenance fees?
My a dozen years ago. He has been married, widowed and is now remarried. He now wishes to the sell the Manningtree property. I suspect that he will just be need to supply copies of the marriage certificates to the property lawyer but he is worried it could delay the conveyancing. Should he instruct a property lawyer to update the Land Registry information for the house?
It is not absolutely necessary to update the register as long as you have the evidence needed to show how the name change resulted.
The purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner will examine the land registry entries and require evidence to establish the change of name e.g. marriage documentation.