Should lawyers request money on account for conveyancing in Hook Norton?
If you are buying a property in Hook Norton your solicitor will ask you to provide them with funds to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is as part of the total price then this will be needed immediately before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due will be payable shortly before completion.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Hook Norton. 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 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 21/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Hook Norton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Hook Norton contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because new home sellers in Hook Norton tend to buy 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hook Norton or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Hook Norton ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not issue a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hook Norton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Hook Norton to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I'm converting the mortgage on my existing house to a buy to let loan with Platform Home Loans Ltd and intend to use the remaining equity towards another house. The location we are interested in is Hook Norton. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and link together the conveyances?
Make use of our comparison tool on this page to check that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are the lawyer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.