I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented property in Common Edge by 9/2/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your letting until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to a target completion date that all parties will aim towards
It is a dozen years since I acquired my house in Common Edge. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been instructed on the sale but I am unable to locate my title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
Don’t worry too much. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they may be archived with the conveyancers who acted in the purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Common Edge involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Common Edge and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Common Edge. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Common Edge area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Common Edge. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
My father-in-law has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Common Edge. Should I find my own property lawyer?
No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to have recommendations from friends or family who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.
Are there common deficiencies that you come across in leases for Common Edge properties?
There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Common Edge. All leases are individual and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:
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Repairing obligations to or maintain parts of the property
You could have a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Birmingham Midshires, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to withdraw.
Common Edge Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying
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How many years are left on the lease? If a Common Edge lease has fewer than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the flat. Check with your bank that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. A short lease means that you will probably have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and it is worth finding out what this will be. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the property for 24 months in order to be entitled to extend the lease. Be sure to enquire if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in Common Edge leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Common Edge. If you like the flatin Common Edge yet your cat is not allowed to live with you then you will be faced difficult determination.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Common Edge based conveyancer who is on the lender conveyancing panel. How simple is it to change conveyancer?
In the event that you have not formally instructed a conveyancer to commence the conveyancing and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Common Edge that you're considering.