My fiance’s uncle is a property lawyer. I am hopeful that I will receive mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Swadlincote?
Do contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst fees do vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold apartment in Swadlincote. The estate agents say that it is the norm for flats in Swadlincote to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 69 years unexpired.
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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 3/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My aunt pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Swadlincote there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Swadlincote which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Swadlincote should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Swadlincote off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
After what feels like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in Swadlincote accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have offered on somewhere, however it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Swadlincote. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Principality started?
It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Swadlincote conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must check that your property lawyer is on the Principality approved list. Concerning the next phase this very much depends on the circumstances of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many home buyers will apply for the mortgage with Principality and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their conveyancing practitioner to press on with searches.
I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of hinderance in Swadlincote house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Swadlincote.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Swadlincote and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Swadlincote. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Swadlincote area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Swadlincote. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I see that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Swadlincote conveyancing companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for my own conveyancing?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Swadlincote.