I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my rented flat in Thetford by 26/3/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. If you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and urge them to they cajole the other side, try to a target completion date that everyone will aim towards
We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Thetford?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Thetford.
My wife and I are purchasing a house in Thetford. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On completion day we have to put funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I currently have a mortgage with Leeds Building Society for my property in Thetford. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. Should I wish to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Leeds Building Society?
Leeds Building Society must be informed of your intention prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Leeds Building Society’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Leeds Building Society will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Leeds Building Society directly. You need not do this via a Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor.
About to purchase maisonette in Thetford. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Thetford conveyancer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
Me and my brother purchased a renovated Georgian house in Thetford. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Thetford and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.
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At this site get a conveyancing costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Thetford. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the highest per referral, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Thetford
I only have 72 years remaining on my flat in Thetford. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What options are available to me?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Thetford.
Thetford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? It would be sensible to discover if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Thetford. If you love the propertyin Thetford however your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a hard compromise. On the whole the outlay for major works tend not to be built into the service charges, although a few managing agents in Thetford ask tenants to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for major repairs or maintenance.