We note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Knebworth?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Knebworth.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Knebworth. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one near me in Knebworth I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Knebworth for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Knebworth. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.

Assuming the lease is registered - and 99.9% are in Knebworth - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Knebworth Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

The answer will be important as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to know about it How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Is the freehold owned jointly by the tenants?

What type of property do your Knebworth conveyancing estimates apply to?

The quotes issued are only relevant to standard residential property in England & Wales. Should you have any different needs for instance industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Knebworth do telephone us to address this further .