I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out apartment in Knotty Ash by . Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?

The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and urge them to they cajole the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim towards

How does conveyancing in Knotty Ash differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Knotty Ash approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Knotty Ash tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Knotty Ash or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Knotty Ash I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Knotty Ash in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you require a home loan that many years may be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

My business partner and I are wishing to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive charges for commercial conveyancing in Knotty Ash for under 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Knotty Ash, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or phone us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

My estate agent has recommended their for our conveyancing in Knotty Ash - Surely it’s advisable to just instruct them?

This is not necessarily the case and you are entitled to opt for whichever you prefer for your Knotty Ash home move. The recommended by an estate agent may not always be the best , they may suggest their preferred conveyancing firm who are based remotely. In this instance you may not have contact with your and due to the lack of continuity in the transaction, it may be difficult to obtain progress reports.