I have just over seventy years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Kelvedon. 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 19/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Kelvedon?
There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Kelvedon and Solicitor firms in Kelvedon who can assist with your conveyancing We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Kelvedon. I have a mortgage agreed with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
At last I have had an offer on an apartment in Kelvedon accepted, the sellers do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The vendors have put an offer on somewhere, however it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Kelvedon. What do I do now? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with HSBC?
It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs too early (mortgage application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Kelvedon conveyancing search charges, etc). The first course of action is to check that your solicitor is on the HSBC approved list. Concerning the next steps this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, motivation for this property and on the state of the market. During a hot market some purchasers will apply for the mortgage with HSBC and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their property lawyer to move forward with searches.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Kelvedon?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Kelvedon will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Kelvedon. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Kelvedon.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Kelvedon it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Kelvedon commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Kelvedon.
The deeds to my property are lost. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Kelvedon 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be recorded by HMLR under a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and obtain current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.
Is it best to use a Kelvedon conveyancing solicitor based in the location that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can deal with the legal work however they are based 300kilometers drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Kelvedon conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and the majority were content that should trump using an unknown Kelvedon conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.