I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out flat in Kenley by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and ask them to they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
I am mortgaging my home in Kenley, does my lawyer need to be on the Principality Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Principality conveyancing panel, but Principality would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
My wife and I buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Kenley. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to ascertain if these alterations are allowed?
Your solicitor should check the deeds as conveyancing in Kenley will on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or require the permission of a 3rd party. Many works require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Can I be sure that the Kenley conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Kenley seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
Planning on purchasing a house in Kenley. 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 Santander 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 Kenley conveyancer is on the Santander conveyancing panel.
Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for hinderance in Kenley house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Kenley.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Kenley I like with a park and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Kenley in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.