My mortgage broker requires my Stockport lawyer’ panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have called my local Stockport branch but they have not got back to me yet.
You are best placed to get this information from your Stockport property lawyer . Most Stockport law practices will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Stockport. The selling agents advise that it is usual for flats in Stockport to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years remaining.
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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I need some quick conveyancing in Stockport as I have a deadline to complete inside one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Stockport the following are instances of issues that can crop up and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Stockport ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Stockport. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Stockport especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Stockport.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Stockport and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Stockport. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Stockport area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Stockport. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found