I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my rented apartment in Shepshed by . Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?

The normal practice is not to provide notice for your lease unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the owners lawyers, try to a target completion date that everyone will look towards

As someone clueless as to the Shepshed conveyancing process what is your top tip you can impart concerning the legal transfer of property in Shepshed

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Shepshed or throughout is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. For instance, the vendor, estate agent and on occasion your mortgage company. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Shepshed is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the process whose role it is to protect your best interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may attempt to persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your conveyancers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Shepshed , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Shepshed conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my purchase is recorded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Shepshed registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. As of today roughly three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not usually top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How easy is it to use your search tool to get a costs illustration from a conveyancing lawyer in Shepshed on the panel for my bank?

Step one is to choose a bank such as , or then specify your location for example Shepshed. Conveyancing firms in Shepshed and further afield will then be identified.

I only have 62 years unexpired on my lease in Shepshed. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What options are available to me?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. On the whole a specialist would be useful to try and locate and prepare a report to be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Shepshed.

Shepshed Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

How much is the ground rent and service charge? Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? Is the freehold owned collectively by the tenants?