Is the fact that my conveyancer in Melbourne is not identified on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his conveyancing?
That would more than likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (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 Melbourne conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (seven years old) in Melbourne. Almost all the properties are already disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Melbourne?
If you getting a loan, your bank will require some (many) of the searches so you'll have no choice. If not, then Melbourne conveyancing searches are for you to decide upon. No doubt your conveyancer, will 'advise', perhaps in the strongest possible terms, that you should have the searches done, but he or she has a professional duty to do this. One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with no practical issues can still throw up adverse search results. But if you choose to instruct your lawyer to proceed without searches then your lawyer will have to follow your instructions or it may be necessary to instruct a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Melbourne.
I have 7378 less than 75 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Melbourne. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages 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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/8/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Melbourne , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my proprietorship? My Melbourne conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the registration is addressed.
As far as conveyancing in Melbourne registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any other parties. At present roughly 80% of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration takes place after the buyer has moved in to the premises so post completion formalities is not typically primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
I am looking at a couple of apartments in Melbourne which have about 50 years remaining on the lease term. Do I need to be concerned?
There are plenty of short leases in Melbourne. The lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease deteriorates and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.
I bought a 1st floor flat in Melbourne, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Melbourne with an extended lease are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2101
With only 75 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.
Me and my partner are FTB’s just having agreed a price on a property in Melbourne, and are about to get solicitors instructed. I have utilised the numerous rating tools and the quotes are from all over the England and Wales. Is it important to have a Melbourne property lawyer local to our prospective house? We are content to do everything over email, but I assume at some point we will be required to visit the lawyer's office to sign papers?
The property lawyer does not need to be in Melbourne, but choosing local means that you can go in if you need to, by way of example, if a signature is immediately necessary. Also, a Melbourne solicitor have established relationships with local agents and (if the vendor has chosen a local conveyancer) with them, which will help keep things moving faster.