I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must leave my let out apartment in Atherton by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

Generally one should not serve notice for your tenancy unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your conveyancer and urge them to they chase the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards

We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Atherton who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Atherton.

There is lots of here regarding conveyancing in Atherton but can you isolate your top tip for appointing the right conveyancer in Atherton

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Atherton conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Aldermore. Atherton conveyancing solicitors are selected. How long does it take for Aldermore to forward the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Aldermore completed the survey? Have you informed Aldermore as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Intending to buy a flat in Atherton. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Virgin Money 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 Atherton conveyancing practitioner is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

Am I best advised to use a Atherton conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can execute the legal formalities however her office is 400kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a local Atherton conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign paperwork, present your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and the majority were happy that should trump using an unknown Atherton conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.

I require the services of a mortgage company panel solicitor in Atherton. Could you help me?

It is not clear why you need a Atherton panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the lender to find out which solicitors in Atherton are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Atherton not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month