I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented apartment in Durham by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Can I complete in six weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, notify to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the owners side, try to a target completion date that everyone will look towards
We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Durham?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Durham.
I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Durham for our house purchase. Our broker informed us that our mortgage lenders Chelsea Building Society won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?
A lender can insist on a panel solicitor act for it. Borrowers are expected to bear the charges for this. Try using our directory service to locate a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Durham on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel.
I got the keys to my apartment on 8 June and the transaction details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Durham said it would be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Durham particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Durham registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any third parties. At present roughly 80% of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the property so an expedited registration is not always an essential issue but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
We are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Durham. I am am very disappointed with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A lawyer would have to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you must advise them of the new lawyer and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental charges and frustration. That should be your starting point. The search tool will assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Durham
My partner and I plan to purchase our first home in Durham. Conveyancing solicitor already instructed. The financial consultant advised that a survey is not needed as the property is only 20 yrs old.
At the very least you should have a Home Buyer's Report. As the property is more than ten years old the property will be without a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may be enough. They will highlight any apparent problems and recommend further investigation if appropriate. Where there are any signs of problems seek a comprehensive structural survey.