It is is a decade since I acquired my house in Broseley. Conveyancing lawyers have just been instructed on the sale but I can't locate the title documents. Will this jeopardise the sale?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a possibility that the deeds will be with the mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who oversaw the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Broseley involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Broseley. The estate agents advise that it is usual for flats in Broseley to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 70 years remaining.

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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

I'm remortgaging my primary home to a buy to let mortgage with Coventry Building Society and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards another house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Broseley. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. Assuming that they are the lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should talk with you lawyer and specify your desired outcome and needs.

Last August I purchased a leasehold flat in Broseley. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Broseley - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

How many years remain on the lease? How much is the ground rent and service charge? Is the freehold owned collectively by the tenants?

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the lender conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Broseley as it will be easier to attend their offices when needed.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the mortgage company undertake conveyancing via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in Broseley. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.