We see that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Halkyn?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Halkyn.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Halkyn. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/12/2024, the requirements read as follows :

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Halkyn ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a loan on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Halkyn. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am downsizing from my house. My previous solicitors have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Halkyn if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Halkyn. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

There are only 68 years remaining on my flat in Halkyn. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to carry out a search and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Halkyn.

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Halkyn, conveyancing having been completed May 2001. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar flats in Halkyn with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2084

With 60 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure 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 taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.