Having sold my house in Ardleigh Green last June yet the purchaser is telephoning me complaining that their conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?

After completion of your sale your conveyancer is obliged to deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also evidence that the home loan has been redeemed to the purchasers solicitors. There are no post completion requirements peculiar conveyancing in Ardleigh Green.

I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Ardleigh Green. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 4/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :

How does conveyancing in Ardleigh Green differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Ardleigh Green approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Ardleigh Green tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Ardleigh Green or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Ardleigh Green before appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ardleigh Green. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I require the services of a mortgage company panel solicitor in Ardleigh Green. Can you assist?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Ardleigh Green panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the lender to find out which solicitors in Ardleigh Green are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Ardleigh Green not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site