I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must leave my let out flat in Rickmansworth by 22/7/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice for your letting unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they chase the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve
2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Rickmansworth completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Rickmansworth is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Rickmansworth are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Rickmansworth you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rickmansworth 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.
Do I need to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Rickmansworth conveyancing company?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often suggestions from connections can be most helpful. But there are lots of parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest solicitors to retain. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to select your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that many banks specify a panel list of law firms you must use for the lender related work in your house move.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Rickmansworth. I have discover a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?
My intention is to acquire a garden flat in Rickmansworth. Conveyancing lawyer is awaiting, from the owner, building insurance schedule. I was told today I was advised that the vendor needs to send the insurance paperwork for the flat above also. Why would my solicitor need to check the insurance for the other flat? Is it strictly required? We have been in hold for the last month…
It is not impossible in leasehold conveyancing in Rickmansworth to discover Conveyancing in Rickmansworth in a minority of cases reveals that the lease requires the leasehold owners to insure their individual flats as opposed to the landlord insuring the whole block - which is definitely preferable. You should double check with your conveyancer but it would appear that your conveyancer is seeking to establish that the entire building is insured. Insuring your apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the 1st floor cannot be reinstated for lack of insurance.