It has come to my attention via my broker that my Studley the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. How can I be certain whether this is indeed the case?
The first thing you need to do is to contact your Studley conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your bank.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Studley. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are a common cause of stalling in Studley conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Studley.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Studley 5 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?
These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware exactly where to look for all the relevant paperwork so you may purchase or dispose of your house without any difficulty. Where copies are not available, your conveyancer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your property.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Studley. Conveyancing is daunting 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.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Studley
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Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Taking into account that I am about to part with 450k on 3 bedroom house in Studley I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer regarding thehome move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Studley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a matter reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Studley should be the figure that you are charged.