I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my rented property in Kingston upon Thames by 3/2/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, update to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the other lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim to achieve
When can the exchange of contracts happen for residential conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames and am I required to attend the conveyancers office?
Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Kingston upon Thames you are welcome to come in to sign contracts. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with offer a countrywide conveyancing service and provide as equally diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The executing of the contract is not the critical part. A signed contract simply enables the solicitor to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Kingston upon Thames)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
How does conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Kingston upon Thames contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Kingston upon Thames tend to acquire the site, 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 property lawyers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Kingston upon Thames is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Kingston upon Thames are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Kingston upon Thames you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kingston upon Thames may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
In sourcing the internet for the words on line conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames it brings up many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for me?
The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Kingston upon Thames or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three costs illustrations from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to escalate.
I have just started marketing my ground floor flat in Kingston upon Thames. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just had a quarterly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?
It best that you discharge the service charge as you normally would because all ground rent and service payments will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Kingston upon Thames. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for a lease extension?
in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Kingston upon Thames premises is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case was in relation to 1 flat.