Is the fact that my solicitor in Canton is not identified on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Canton conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Can you suggest a Nationwide Building Society sanctioned Canton conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within under 3 weeks? Would it be better to use a high street Canton firm or a web based comparison site?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Canton conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Canton. Go in to two or three law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Mention your time frames together with the reasons and get an assurance on speed. Choose the lawyer that you trust.
I purchased a freehold house in Canton but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Canton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Canton but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Canton. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
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 16/10/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Canton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Canton
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Canton before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not give a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Canton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Canton to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.