I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my let out property in Cullercoats by 9/2/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and ask them to they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards
How does conveyancing in Cullercoats differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Cullercoats approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Cullercoats tend to acquire 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Cullercoats or who has acted in the same development.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Cullercoats and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial tenants, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Cullercoats is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Cullercoats for my purchase. Can I review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training requirements.
I am buying a garden maisonette in Cullercoats. Conveyancing lawyer has been waiting for, from the vendor, building insurance schedule. Earlier today I was informed that the seller needs to forward the insurance schedule for the flat above in addition. Why would my conveyancing practitioner need to review the insurance for the flat above? Is it really necessary? We have been stalled for the last fortnight…
It is not unheard of in leasehold conveyancing in Cullercoats to discover Conveyancing in Cullercoats in a minority of cases reveals that the lease obliges the tenant's to insure their individual flats rather than the landlord insuring the whole block - which is clearly better. Do contact your solicitor but it would appear that your lawyer is looking to verify that the entire building is insured. Insuring your apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the 1st floor cannot be reinstated as a result of lack of insurance cover.