We note that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Countesthorpe?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Countesthorpe.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold property in Countesthorpe. The estate agents say that it is the norm for flats in Countesthorpe to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years left.
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. Accord Mortgages 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 :
I am assisting my mother sell her flat in Countesthorpe. Does the solicitor arrange the EPC or it is for the owner to see to?
Following the demise of Home Information Packs, EPC’s was retained a compulsory element of moving property. An EPC should be commissioned before the property is placed on the market. It is not a task that conveyancers normally organise. If you are using a Countesthorpe conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with long established Countesthorpe accredited person
My uncle pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Countesthorpe there may be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Countesthorpe which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Countesthorpe should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I am purchasing a property in Countesthorpe. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Coventry BS be concerned?
Given that your lender is Coventry BS your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements outlined in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Coventry BS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Coventry BS where a lease does not meet these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Countesthorpe.
I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Countesthorpe for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Countesthorpe conveyancing specialists.
I am looking to sell my house. My former lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Countesthorpe if that makes a difference.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Countesthorpe. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I am employed by a busy estate agent office in Countesthorpe where we have witnessed a number of flat sales jeopardised due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received conflicting advice from local Countesthorpe conveyancing firms. Can you shed some light as to whether the owner of a flat can initiate the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
Provided that the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the proposed purchaser need not have to sit tight for 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or at the same time as completion of the sale.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Countesthorpe - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying
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What prohibitions are contained in the Countesthorpe Lease? Be sure to discover if the the lease contains any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Countesthorpe leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Countesthorpe. If you love the apartmentin Countesthorpe however your cat can’t make the move with you then you will be faced difficult determination. Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that will add a premium to the maintenance costs?