I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented property in Twickenham by 1/4/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and request that they cajole the other lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim to achieve
I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Twickenham conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Twickenham.
How does conveyancing in Twickenham differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Twickenham contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Twickenham typically buy the site, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Twickenham or who has acted in the same development.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Twickenham and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to commercial lessees, giving them the right to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Twickenham
Am I better off to instruct a Twickenham conveyancing solicitor based in the vicinity that I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal formalities however they are based 200kilometers drive away.
The benefit of a local Twickenham conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign documents, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and in the main were content that must surpass using an unknown Twickenham conveyancing lawyer just because they are Twickenham based.