I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented flat in Walthamstow by 3/3/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and urge them to they cajole the sellers side, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will look towards
Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to list practices on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Walthamstow?
We have not been informed any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Walthamstow?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Walthamstow. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Walthamstow in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Walthamstow. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My brother has urged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in Walthamstow. Do I follow his advice?
No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm you're considering.
Our conveyancing in Walthamstow is completing next Friday, however the vendors I am purchasing off has asked to move out the next day at PM. Should I accept this?
It is not possible to complete on a Saturday because the bank systems aren't operational.