I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented apartment in Littleborough by 20/3/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not give notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and request that they seek the assistance the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Littleborough is more expensive?

The conveyancing costs on a leasehold premises in Littleborough is often more expensive than on a freehold acquisition or disposal. This is due to the extra work necessary in liaising with the landlord and managing agents to collate the evidence about whether the rent and maintenance fee have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to appoint their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to appoint a Littleborough based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the the likelihood is that give you one of their panel lawyers if you want the "fee-free" deal. Contact the bank and check if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Littleborough.

Should I use a Littleborough conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am buying? We have a good friend who can handle the legal work but his firm is located over three hundred miles away.

The benefit of a high street Littleborough conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and the majority were impressed that must outweigh using an unknown Littleborough conveyancing lawyer just because they are Littleborough based.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £325,000 apartment in Littleborough in just under a week. The freeholder has quoted £360 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Littleborough?

Littleborough conveyancing on leasehold apartments usually involves the buyer’s solicitor submitting questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address these enquiries most will be content to assist. They may charge a reasonable charge for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is above £800. The administration charge invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration fees, otherwise the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that you have no choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to sell the property.

Littleborough Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

What prohibitions exist in the Littleborough Lease? Where a Littleborough lease has less than eighty years it will affect the value of the flat. It is worth checking with your bank that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely need a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this will be. For most Littleboroughlease extensions you will need to own the property for 24 months in order to be entitled to extend the lease. How long is the Lease?