I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Dorking. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland 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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Dorking off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Nottingham. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Dorking. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Clydesdale. Is it usual for Clydesdale to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Dorking is approved on their conveyancing panel? Clydesdale have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Clydesdale to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Is it necessary to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a house in Dorking?
Unless a previous purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you can take it that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Dorking to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Dorking?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Dorking. 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…’
How do I find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Dorking ?
First ask the people you trust who they would recommend. Option 2 is to use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Dorking. Telephone a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to email you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing before you commit. Option 3 is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Resist the temptation to appoint lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Dorking