I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out apartment in Stanwell by 20/2/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve
Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Stanwell?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Stanwell will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Stanwell. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Stanwell.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Stanwell it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Stanwell commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Stanwell.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Stanwell 10 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?
You no longer need to hold title official documentation to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
I'm buying a new build house in Stanwell with a loan from Barclays Direct. The builders would not move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent advised me not reveal to my lawyer about this extras as it will adversely affect my loan with Barclays Direct. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I am looking for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Stanwell I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Stanwell in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan that many years will be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
Been looking for a conveyancer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Stanwell. I'm selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no rush, currently empty. Received an estimate from a lawyer for £900 including VAT which is a little expensive given that its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Stanwell?
Considering it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT would be about the lowest for a Stanwell solicitor firm.