I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Turnham Green by . Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Can I complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to provide notice for your tenancy until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, contact to your conveyancer and request that they chase the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards

I am planning to move property in . Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Turnham Green. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across this site.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your selling agent but this can only be done once the sellers solicitors inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Turnham Green or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Turnham Green.

Is it the case that all Turnham Green CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of firms.

Having digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Turnham Green solicitor - who is on the conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Turnham Green postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with , you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Turnham Green.

Me and my brother own a semi-detached Edwardian property in Turnham Green. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and . I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Turnham Green and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Turnham Green differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Turnham Green contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Turnham Green usually 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 conveyancers 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 Turnham Green or who has acted in the same development.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Turnham Green - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

What is the name of the managing agents? What restrictions are there in the Turnham Green Lease? Are there any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the maintenance fees?