I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out property in Edenbridge by 3/11/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the other side, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will look towards

We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Edenbridge?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Edenbridge.

Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common cause of stalling in Edenbridge house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Edenbridge.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one near me in Edenbridge I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Edenbridge in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Edenbridge. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Edenbridge should include some of the following:

What remedies are open the freeholder should you breach a clause of your lease? You should have a good understanding of the insurance requirements The physical extent of the property. This may be the apartment itself but may include a attic or basement if applicable. What you can do if a neighbour breaches a clause of their lease? Additions to the premises

Edenbridge Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

How many years remain on the lease? It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other major work is due in the near future that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance charges or require a one time invoice. Can you inform me if there are any major works anticipated that could increase the service costs?