I hired a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Leaves Green today. Upon checking the fine print it is apparent thatI am responsible for costs even if the dealfalls through. Would I be best advised to use a web based solicitor practice advertising no completion no charge conveyancing in Leaves Green?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be higher to offset those transactions that fail to complete. Also remember that these offerings rarely cover outlay such your Leaves Green conveyancing search expenses.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Leaves Green. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society 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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We are buying a apartment in Leaves Green. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we have to put funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I just acquired a flat at auction in Leaves Green. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?
Given that you have now to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you must instruct a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are facing a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the property. All auction property should have a corresponding legal pack. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold property the legal papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You must hand this to the lawyer working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that your finances are in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Leaves Green. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Principality be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Principality your lawyer must follow the formal requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The CML Handbook contains minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Principality where a lease does not comply with these specifications. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Leaves Green.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Leaves Green?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Leaves Green. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I have been pointed in your direction by two or three local property agents in Leaves Green to select a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your lawyers ahead of a competitor’s?
We don’t give any commission for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.