I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out apartment in Hackenthorpe by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your tenancy until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they cajole the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim towards
We're in Hackenthorpe, First timers buying with a mortgage (lender is Clydesdale , and our solicitor is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
We are planning on selling our house in Hackenthorpe and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a national conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hackenthorpe. Having lived in Hackenthorpe for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Hackenthorpe differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Hackenthorpe approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in Hackenthorpe typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hackenthorpe or who has acted in the same development.
There are only Sixty One years left on my lease in Hackenthorpe. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What should I do?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have used your best endeavours to track down the lessor. On the whole a specialist would be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Hackenthorpe.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Hackenthorpe - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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It is important to be aware if fixing the lift or some other significant cost is pending to be shared between the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance costs or require a specific invoice. How is the lease structured? What prohibitions are contained in the Hackenthorpe Lease?
I require the services of a lender panel solicitor in Hackenthorpe. Can you assist?
It is not clear why you need a Hackenthorpe panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the bank to find out which solicitors in Hackenthorpe are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Hackenthorpe not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site