I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out apartment in Martlesham Heath by 5/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and request that they chase the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work to achieve
How up to date is your search tool for Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel? Do Santander send you an updated list?
Martlesham Heath conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.
When reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Martlesham Heath, most say that I must look for a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?
Martlesham Heath Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have been granted certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the home moving process. CQS helps consumers to recognise practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Martlesham Heath is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms are located. The scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.
About to purchase a new build flat in Martlesham Heath. Conveyancing is daunting 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.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Martlesham Heath
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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. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Martlesham Heath prior to appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not give a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Martlesham Heath. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a house in Monmouth but reside in Martlesham Heath. My conveyancer (approximately 235 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Martlesham Heath to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Martlesham Heath