I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented apartment in Beaconsfield by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not give notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your lawyer and urge them to they cajole the owners solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim towards

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are a common cause of stalling in Beaconsfield house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Beaconsfield.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Beaconsfield. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Beaconsfield

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Beaconsfield for my home move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training reasons.

I dont have enough spare money to pay a 10% deposit on my flat purchase in Beaconsfield , but I still want to exchange. Do I have options?

One option is to try and agree a smaller deposit. Most vendors will accept a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment