Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Longthorpe who conducted the legals two years ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on the same type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of similar values with a loan from Lloyds TSB Bank. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Stick with what I know or do I seek out a cheaper internet property lawyer?
The estimate fees seem a bit high. If you are happy to expend time comparing prices you could shave off some of the expense by as much as a hundred pounds. That being said, if you were happy with the assistance the firm gave you maylive to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to be sure that the conveyancer can act for Lloyds TSB Bank. You can utilise our search tool to locate a Longthorpe conveyancing firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Longthorpe.
Me and my fiancee are purchasing our first home. Our lawyer has e-mailedto see if we want to order extra conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's appropriate for conveyancing in Longthorpe
The type of Longthorpe conveyancing searches depends primarily on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general appetite to risk. What is important is that you properly appreciate what information the searches could provide. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are in doubt, ask the conveyancer to recommend.
I own a freehold premises in Longthorpe but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Longthorpe and has limited impact for conveyancing in Longthorpe but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Longthorpe. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
After much negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Longthorpe. My financial adviser recommended their conveyancers. I paid an on account payment of £200. A couple of days later, the solicitor contacted me to say that they were not on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the HSBC panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Longthorpe on 11/12/2025, valuation was booked 4 days later, received a clean bill of health. Solicitor appointed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Bank of Ireland and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Bank of Ireland to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
We expect to complete our sale of a £400,000 maisonette in Longthorpe next week. The freeholder has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Longthorpe?
Longthorpe conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes typically necessitates administration charges levied by landlords agents :
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Answering conveyancing due diligence questions
Where consent is required before sale in Longthorpe
Supplying insurance information
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I acquired a leasehold flat in Longthorpe, conveyancing having been completed in 2008. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Longthorpe with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2088
With only 62 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £17,100 and £19,800 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.