Please could you recommend a Nottingham Building Society sanctioned Keswick conveyancing lawyer that can complete within less than a month? Would it be better to use a local Keswick solicitor or an internet firm?

We can recommend some very good Keswick conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Keswick. Go in to some well established law practices and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and get an assurance on speed. Appoint the one that genuine.

My wife and I are intent on selling our home in Keswick and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Keswick. We have lived in Keswick for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

About to purchase a new build apartment in Keswick. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Keswick

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. 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. 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. 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.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Keswick is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Keswick are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Keswick you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Keswick may determine 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 residence.

My conveyancing in Keswick completes this Friday, yet the sellers I am purchasing from wants to move out 24 hours later at midday. Should I agree to this?

Where you need a bank loan then your solicitor will demand that you have vacant possession on Friday - the bank will require it.