Is there a reason to use a Romiley conveyancing company given that internet based conveyancers are easier on the wallet?
To take your time to find compare conveyancing costs in Romiley and you should seek an affordable fee calculation but don’t become consumed with looking for the cheapest Romiley conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a frustrating move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced lawyer. Emails can't take the place of a phone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. He or She will inform you as to any developments making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. If you ever need to contact the firm you will know who you need to speak to and they will be sure you are kept fully informed.
We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Romiley who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Romiley.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Romiley. The selling agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Romiley to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a loan with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 69 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 14/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I have a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Romiley. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and The Royal Bank of Scotland. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking The Royal Bank of Scotland to clarify?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Romiley and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Romiley. 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 enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Romiley
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. 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. 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. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.
My husband and I recently discovered that one of the directors of the conveyancing practice handling the purchase conveyancing in Romiley is related to the owners that we are buying from. Is this allowed?
On the basis that no conflict arises this is allowable. If you are requiring a mortgage then the bank may have a say as many banks have specific instructions on this. For example for Bradford & Bingley as of 14/6/2026, the requirements read as follows :