We are about to exchange contracts for a leasehold flat in Kirkwhelpington. We have hit a stumbling block. The loan offer with Britannia runs out on 18/2/2026 but the owners are suggesting a completion date of 20/2/2026. Is it possible to prolong the mortgage expiry date?

The best person to deal with your issue is your solicitors who will determine if they better off negotiating with the lender, seller’s conveyancers, estate agents or indeed all parties taking into account what has gone on in your conveyancing to date.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Kirkwhelpington costs more?

The conveyancing costs for a leasehold property in Kirkwhelpington is frequently more expensive as compared to a freehold property. This is due to the supplemental time required in liaising with the landlord and management company to collate the information concerning whether the rent and service fee have been cleared and whether there are any major works due in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of stalling in Kirkwhelpington conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Kirkwhelpington.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Kirkwhelpington is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Kirkwhelpington are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Kirkwhelpington you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kirkwhelpington may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

What is the best way to find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Kirkwhelpington ?

First ask your friends and family they would would seek assistance from. Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Kirkwhelpington. Call a couple or more firms from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing estimate and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you make your decision. Third is to use our search tool to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is.Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing solicitors in Kirkwhelpington