About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Shenstone. The property agents advise that it is standard for flats in Shenstone to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. 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 securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :

My wife and I own a terraced Victorian house in Shenstone. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and HSBC Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should review 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 Shenstone 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 lenders. You can also check the position with your conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.

My business partner and I are planning to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Shenstone for below 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Shenstone, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or telephone so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Shenstone it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for purchase transaction?

The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the counsel of friends and family who have bought a property in Shenstone or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Shenstone vary, so it's advisable to request at least four fee estimates from varying types of companies. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Some weeks ago I was advised by my bank that their panel solicitors operate no sale no fee basis for conveyancing in Shenstone. Our purchase did not proceed and now the conveyancers have invoiced for search fees! They are stating that the fees are seperate!

Shenstone conveyancing search charges are separate expenses not legal fees as these are payable to independent parties.