I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must vacate my let out property in Hollywood by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they chase the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve

We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Hollywood who is on the Co-operative solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hollywood.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Hollywood?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hollywood will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hollywood. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hollywood.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Hollywood it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Hollywood commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Hollywood.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Hollywood. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hollywood

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I'm converting the mortgage on my current property to a BTL loan with Yorkshire Building Society and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on further property. The neighborhood we are looking at is Hollywood. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our search tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are your lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should talk with you solicitor and specify your expectations and requirements.