I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my rented property in Curdworth by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim to achieve
I am selling our house in Curdworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Curdworth. We have lived in Curdworth for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Curdworth prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not grant a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Curdworth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How do I search for a Curdworth law firm on the Halifax conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the facility on this page. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Curdworth conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Curdworth conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to verify if they are on the Halifax approved list
I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Curdworth it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for purchase transaction?
The preferential way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so seek the opinion of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Curdworth or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Curdworth vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three quotes from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are assured not to increase.
Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the sale of our £200,000 flat in Curdworth next week. The landlords agents has quoted £348 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Curdworth?
For the majority of leasehold sales in Curdworth conveyancing will involve, queries regarding the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Answering conveyancing due diligence enquiries
Where consent is required before sale in Curdworth
Supplying insurance information
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Leasehold Conveyancing in Curdworth - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Please note that where the lease has fewer than 80 years it will impact the salability of the apartment. Check with your lender that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely need a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Curdworthlease extensions you will need to own the premises for 24 months before you are entitled to carry out a lease extension. Best to be warned whether changing the roof or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared amongst the tenants and will materially impact the level of the service charges or require a one off payment. Who manages the building?