Can the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site handle conveyancing in Rusholm by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing experts who can conduct attended exchanges. Do call us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to availability.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Rusholm is more expensive?

The conveyancing fees for a leasehold property in Rusholm is frequently higher as compared to a freehold transaction. This is due to the extra investigations required in corresponding with the landlord and management company to obtain information concerning whether the rent and service charges have been cleared and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

I am about to put a bid on a leasehold property in Rusholm. The property agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Rusholm to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years left.

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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I have been pointed in your direction by a number of estate agents in Rusholm to find a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to make any referral fee for directing people our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

All being well we will complete the disposal of our £350,000 apartment in Rusholm next week. The landlords agents has quoted £324 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Rusholm?

Rusholm conveyancing on leasehold apartments often requires the buyer’s lawyer submitting questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address such questions the majority will be willing to assist. They may invoice a reasonable administration fee for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The administration charge invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of rights and obligations in respect of administration charges, without which the invoice is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has little option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

Rusholm Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

It would be prudent to discover as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they can either make your life much easier or uncomfortable. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. You should not be shy to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with them. In conclusion, be sure you discover the dates that the service fees are due to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending the funds. Best to be warned whether changing the roof or some other major work is coming up to be shared amongst the leasehold owners and could well materially increase the the maintenance fees or result in a one off invoice. This information is helpful as a) areas could cause problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the managing agents you will need to know about it