I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must leave my let out apartment in Exmouth by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, contact to your conveyancer and request that they chase the owners side, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim towards
I own a freehold house in Exmouth yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Exmouth and has limited impact for conveyancing in Exmouth but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Exmouth. The selling agents advise that it is standard for flats in Exmouth to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a loan with The Mortgage Works. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 70 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 15/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Exmouth in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Exmouth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Exmouth to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Exmouth and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives protection to commercial tenants, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Exmouth is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices
Am I best advised to use a Exmouth conveyancing solicitor based in the location that I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can carry out the conveyancing but they are based approximately 350kilometers away.
The benefit of a local Exmouth conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, hand in your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that should outweigh using an unknown Exmouth conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.