Are you able to vouch for a Britannia allowed March conveyancing lawyer that can complete within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a high street March firm or an online comparison site?

We can recommend some very good March conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in March. Go in to a couple of law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Discuss your deadline together with your reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Select the lawyer that appears most efficient.

I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in March. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :

How does conveyancing in March differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in March approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in March typically acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 March or who has acted in the same development.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in March. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in March ?

Most houses in March are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in March so you should seriously consider shopping around for a March conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

March Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this situation the tenants have control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is often employed where the building is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders. Most March leasehold apartments will incur a service bill for maintenance of the block levied on behalf of the landlord. Where you acquire the apartment you will have to pay this amount, normally periodically during the year. This could differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge for you to pay annual, this is usually not a exorbitant sum, say about £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because on occasion it could be many hundreds of pounds.

At long last our conveyancing in March is set to complete on Friday, however the owners I am buying from has asked to move out the next day at at 2pm. Can I accept such a idea?

It is not possible to complete on a Saturday because the bank systems are not operating.