Would the conveyancing solicitors identified through your search app conduct right to buy conveyancing in Whitmore?

We have identified numerous conveyancing lawyers carrying out right to buy conveyancing You should call us to get a costs calculation.

I have just over seventy years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Whitmore. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?

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. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 2/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Whitmore is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Whitmore are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Whitmore you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Whitmore may determine 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 property.

We are 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Whitmore. I am am very dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would have to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been generated? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool will assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Whitmore

I am looking at a couple of flats in Whitmore both have in the region of forty five years unexpired on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Whitmore. The lease is a right to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the marketability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.

I own a split level flat in Whitmore, conveyancing having been completed April 2002. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Whitmore with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2088

With only 62 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.