Do the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend handle auction conveyancing in Easton?
We know of a number of niche practitioners we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Easton is one of our areas of in which our lawyers cover.
About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Easton. The property agents say that it is usual for flats in Easton to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Accord Mortgages. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining 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 29/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I own a renovated Edwardian property in Easton. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Halifax. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Easton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Easton ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check 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 Easton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Easton especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Easton.
We are a fortnight into a residential purchase having been referred to a firm by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Easton. I am am starting to be disappointed with the quality of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?
A solicitor would need to be very poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been generated? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental charges and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Easton