I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out flat in Hampton Wick by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice for your lease unless you have exchanged. If you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the other lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will aim to achieve
I am thinking of mortgaging my flat in Hampton Wick, does my lawyer need to be on the Clydesdale Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, but Clydesdale would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
I am buying a new build flat in Hampton Wick. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hampton Wick
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Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hampton Wick before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to grant a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hampton Wick. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Hampton Wick. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Our estate agent has recommended their solicitor for the conveyancing in Hampton Wick - Is it not simpler advisable to just use them?
It is worth checking if the estate agent is recommending a property lawyer or introducing to a conveyancing practitioner. There are plenty of Hampton Wick estate agents who recommend two or three Hampton Wick conveyancing firms and get nothing from it.