My partner’s brother is a solicitor. I anticipate that I can be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Godshill?

Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst prices do be different but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.

About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Godshill. The estate agents assure me that it is usual for flats in Godshill to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years to go.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :

My uncle has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Godshill. Should I choose my own conveyancer?

No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.

What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Godshill conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Godshill conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Godshill conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation? What are the costs for lease extension work?

Godshill Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders benefit from being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is frequently employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders. It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other major work is due in the foreseeable future that will be shared by the leasehold owners and will materially impact the level of the maintenance costs or require a specific payment.

My aunt purchased her house in Godshill 7 years ago. She has been married, widowed and is now married again. She wishes to sell the house in a few months. I suspect that she will just be requested to provide a copy of the marriage papers to the lawyer however she is anxious it could frustrate the conveyancing. Should she appoint a solicitor to update the Land Registry documents for the property?

The is no need to bring up to date the register on the basis that you have the proof needed to demonstrate how the name change resulted.

The purchaser’s solicitor will check the title information and request evidence by way of proof of the name change for example marriage documentation.