Is the fact that my solicitor in Spital is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed 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. Where you are concerned you should contact the Spital conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Spital costs more?
Spital leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
I have 70 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Spital. Conveyancing solicitors on the The Mortgage Works 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. The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
My business partner and I are hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in Spital for less than £2000?
We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Spital, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Let us have your details or email us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Spital. I've chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?