I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must leave my rented flat in Barnard Castle by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your tenancy until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and urge them to they chase the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve
Completed the sale of my flat in Barnard Castle last October but my buyer keeps telephoning daily to say her lawyer is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?
Post completion of your house sale your lawyer should forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your lawyer should also confirm that the home loan has been discharged to the buyers solicitors. There are no post completion procedures just for conveyancing in Barnard Castle.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Barnard Castle. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
When it comes to lenders such as Bank of Ireland, do Barnard Castle solicitors have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any bank fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Barnard Castle conveyancing lawyers are selected. How long does it take for RBS to send the offer to the solicitor?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have RBS done the survey? Have you informed RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
It is not clear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Barnard Castle bank branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Barnard Castle conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called and was told they will not lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your property lawyer has to comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.
My cousin has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in Barnard Castle. Should I find my own conveyancer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Barnard Castle conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.