I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Cuckfield. Conveyancing solicitors on the The Mortgage Works panel can deal with such extensions right?
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. The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Cuckfield. I have a mortgage offer with Bank of Ireland. 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 Bank of Ireland, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in February 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Lloyds are being difficult. The Cuckfield solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Lloyds are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds 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.
Our offer on a house in Cuckfield has been agreed to, the vendors do nevertheless have a dependent purchase. The owners have offered on on an apartment, however it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Cuckfield. What should be my next step? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with TSB?
It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Cuckfield conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your property lawyer is on the TSB approved list. As to the next stages this very much dictated by the specifics of your case, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. In a rising market the majority of buyers would apply for the mortgage with TSB and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their solicitor to move forward with searches.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Cuckfield is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Cuckfield are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Cuckfield you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cuckfield may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
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I am looking to buy a repossessed flat in Cuckfield and the bank selling demand completion inside 28 days. Can a property lawyer complete in this timeframe? Am I best advised to select a high street Cuckfield firm or an online firm that advertises to offer speedy conveyancing?
Attend your Cuckfield shopping parade. Pop in to a couple of companies and request to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your requirements and try and obtain assurances on deadlines. Select the one that comes across as most genuine. Make sure to select a solicitor on the panel of solicitors acceptable to your mortgage company.