Is it the case that all Astley CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Can I be sure that the Astley conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Astley obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.
Our sealed bid on a semi in Astley has been accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have put an offer on somewhere, but it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Astley. What do I do now? When do I get the mortgage application with Clydesdale going?
It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx £1k, then survey, Astley conveyancing search charges, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Concerning the subsequent stages this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many home buyers will apply for the mortgage with Clydesdale and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their property lawyer to press on with searches.
What does commercial conveyancing in Astley cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Astley incorporates a broad range of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.
We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent advised that the owners will only move forward if we use their preferred lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in Astley
We suspect that the owner is not behind this demand. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Astley conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing figures set by senior management.
My fiance and I may need to sub-let our Astley garden flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a Astley conveyancing firm in 2002 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to seek any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
A small minority of properties in Astley do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
I acquired a split level flat in Astley, conveyancing having been completed October 2011. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar flats in Astley with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2103
With just 78 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £7,600 and £8,800 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
I recently become aware that one of the directors of the law firm handling the purchase conveyancing in Astley is is the father of the seller. Is this allowed?
As long as there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. If you are needing mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Clydesdale Bank as of 15/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :