I'm in the process of swapping over from my current residential loan to a Buy to Let Santander mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I require a solicitor as part of the process. I had a chat my past Winkleigh conveyancing solicitor who who did the conveyancing when I previously bought the house. The costs illustration they've given of £470 has surprised me as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a bog-standard refinance.
The charges appear a tad high. If you shop around you could trim some of the expense by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, assuming were satisfied with the assistance the firm provided you maycome to regret choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to enquire that the solicitor can act for Santander. You can use our search tool to locate a Winkleigh conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Winkleigh.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Winkleigh. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank 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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 16/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in Winkleigh but how do I know who's good?
Do not opt for the cheapest Winkleigh conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
I just bought a flat at auction in Winkleigh. Conveyancing is required. What is next?
Now that you have legally committed yourself to purchase you must instruct a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are facing a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the transaction. Every auction property should have a corresponding legal pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the documents that your lawyer requires. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the auction papers may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork relating to a leasehold property. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in April 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Aldermore are being problematic. The Winkleigh solicitor who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Aldermore are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Aldermore have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Aldermore have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Aldermore may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Winkleigh for below £1,200?
We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Winkleigh, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right firm. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.
What makes a Winkleigh lease unacceptable for security purposes?
Leasehold conveyancing in Winkleigh is not unique. Most leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
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A provision to repair to or maintain parts of the premises
A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. HSBC Bank, Coventry Building Society, and Aldermore all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to pull out.
I bought a 2 bed flat in Winkleigh, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2008. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Winkleigh with a long lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2083
With only 58 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £22,800 and £26,400 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Our financial adviser has recommended their property lawyer for my conveyancing in Winkleigh - Surely it’s easier to just use them?
This is not necessarily the case and you are entitled to use whichever lawyer you decide for your Winkleigh conveyancing. A conveyancer suggested by an estate agent may not necessarily be the best conveyancing practitioner, they may suggest their preferred conveyancing firm who are based remotely. In this instance you may not have contact with your solicitor and due to the lack of continuity in the transaction, it may be difficult to obtain progress reports.