Would the conveyancing lawyers via your comparison service handle attended exchange conveyancing in Old Windsor?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. Do contact us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

I have just over seventy years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Old Windsor. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a house in Monmouth but I am based in Old Windsor. My conveyancer (based 235 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Old Windsor to witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Old Windsor based

What are the frequently found defects that you see in leases for Old Windsor properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Old Windsor is not unique. Most leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain provisions are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Birmingham Midshires, Skipton Building Society, and Aldermore all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to pull out.

Old Windsor Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

You will want to discover as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask other people what they think of their service. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the appropriate party and specifically how they are spending the funds. Best to be warned if a new roof is being put on or some other major work is due shortly to be shared amongst the leasehold owners and will materially increase the the maintenance costs or necessitate a specific payment. Is there a share of the freehold?

I note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Old Windsor conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my house purchase?

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