I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Kingswood by 18/12/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in three weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and ask them to they chase the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards
Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Kingswood costs more?
Kingswood leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
I am looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Kingswood who is on the Santander conveyancing. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander in certain locations such as Kingswood. We dont recommend any particular firm.
I am downsizing from my home. My former solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Kingswood if that makes a difference.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Kingswood. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Kingswood. I am am starting to be disappointed with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added costs and delays. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Kingswood
I've recently bought a leasehold property in Kingswood. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Kingswood, conveyancing was carried out in 1999. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar flats in Kingswood with an extended lease are worth £260,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2100
With just 75 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.