I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my let out property in St Nicholas by 6/11/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your tenancy until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the other lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will look towards
Are all St Nicholas Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing list of approved firms?
Some major banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I'm in the throws of looking at houses in St Nicholas and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancing practitioner in place at this stage? I am planning to take a mortgage with Barclays.
It would be advisable to start your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with Barclays, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
About to purchase apartment in St Nicholas. 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 Leeds Building Society 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 St Nicholas conveyancing practitioner is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.
I require quick conveyancing in St Nicholas as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in St Nicholas the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in St Nicholas?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in St Nicholas. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
My father has suggested that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in St Nicholas. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a St Nicholas conveyancing lawyer the best way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or family who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.