My friend's brother is a property lawyer. I hope that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Skelmersdale?
It’s a good idea to obtain 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst charges will contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Skelmersdale who is on the Nationwide solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nationwide . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Skelmersdale.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold apartment in Skelmersdale. The property agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Skelmersdale to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am expecting a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has Seventy One years unexpired.
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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 9/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are the main reason for delay in Skelmersdale conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Skelmersdale.
I'm remortgaging my current home to a BTL loan with Lloyds TSB Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on another house. The location we are looking at is Skelmersdale. 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 page to ensure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are the lawyer should be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you conveyancer and specify your expectations and requirements.
I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Skelmersdale. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Skelmersdale ?
Most houses in Skelmersdale are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Skelmersdale so you should seriously consider looking for a Skelmersdale conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.
Skelmersdale Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing
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It would be prudent to find out as much as possible about the managing agents as they can either make your living at the property much simpler or much more difficult. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters such as the tidiness of the communal areas. Enquire of prospective neighbours if they are happy with their management. On a final note, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the relevant party and specifically what you get for your money. Are there any major works on the horizon that could add a premium to the service costs? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?