I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out flat in Hockley Heath by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice for your letting unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they seek the assistance the owners solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will work towards

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Hockley Heath?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Hockley Heath. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I'm purchasing my first flat in Hockley Heath with a loan from . The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not reveal to my solicitor about the side-deal as it may put at risk my loan with . Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Hockley Heath is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Hockley Heath are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hockley Heath you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Hockley Heath 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 premises.

My company is wishing to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Hockley Heath for below £2000?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Hockley Heath, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or call so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.