I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented property in Basingstoke by 11/2/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your lawyer and ask them to they seek the assistance the owners lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will look to achieve
We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Basingstoke for our house purchase. Our financial adviser has since advised us that our mortgage lenders Virgin Money won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?
A lender can direct that an approved solicitor act for it. Borrowers are expected to meet the charges for this. Please make use of our search facility to find a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Basingstoke on the Virgin Money approved list of solicitors.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Basingstoke. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Basingstoke
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Basingstoke prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Basingstoke. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My uncle has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancers in Basingstoke. Do I follow his guidance?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor you're considering.
I am hoping to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Basingstoke. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Basingstoke should include some of the following:
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Changes to the property The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? You should know if the lease allows you to add or improve aspects of the premises- you should know whether it relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether consent is required Rent payments - how much and when is collected, and be on notice if this will change in the future
Leasehold Conveyancing in Basingstoke - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? How many years are left on the lease? The best form of lease structure is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this situation the tenants have control and although a managing agent is often retained if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.