We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Stanford Le Hope found on your site but have come across some other estimates on the internet look less pricey – why is this?
You can find a variety of conveyancing outfits offering what appear to be very low prices. You should give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks in relation to the standard of the legal work. Some embed additional charges deep into the terms of business. The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope neverdo this.
I have 71 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Stanford Le Hope. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages 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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We are due to move property in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Stanford Le Hope. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across this site.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the keys from your property agent but this can only occur once the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. You can tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a specific removal company but can assist you in locating a conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope.
We previously selected conveyancers based in Stanford Le Hope on the Virgin Money solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a separate charge for handling the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?
Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer can levy a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Virgin Money but by your Stanford Le Hope solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Virgin Money panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee but plenty of practices include it on their overall fee.
Can I be sure that the Stanford Le Hope conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope getting recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
I am buying a new build flat in Stanford Le Hope. 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Stanford Le Hope I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Stanford Le Hope for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.
My brother has encouraged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Stanford Le Hope. Should I use them?
No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.