I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out property in Battle by 25/3/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the owners solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will look towards

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Battle costs more?

Battle leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

About to purchase a new build flat in Battle. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Battle

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Battle prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Battle. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Battle especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Battle.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Battle and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Battle is one of our many areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based