I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Battle by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to provide notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, notify to your lawyer and request that they chase the other lawyers, try to a target completion date that everyone will work towards

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Battle? What am I being asked for?

Battle conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers throughout the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to check the identity of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to provide two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Utility Bill no more than three months).

Proof of the origin of monies is also necessary in compliance with the money laundering statutes as lawyers are mandated to ensure that the funds you are utilising to purchase a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase price if you are a cash purchaser) has come from a reputable source (such as an inheritance) rather than the product of illegitimate activity.

I bought my apartment on 3 May and my personal details is yet to be registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Battle expressed confidence that it should be registered in less than a month. Are titles in Battle uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Battle registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. At present roughly 80% of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the premises thus registration formalities is not typically top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Battle. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Battle

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Battle is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Battle are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Battle you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Battle may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.