I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out apartment in Manselton by 9/4/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice for your tenancy until your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, contact to your solicitor and urge them to they chase the other lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will look to achieve

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

Manselton leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

I require fast conveyancing in Manselton as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Manselton the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How does conveyancing in Manselton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Manselton approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because house builders in Manselton typically acquire the land, 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 Manselton or who has acted in the same development.

My husband is buying a leasehold property in Manselton. Conveyancing estimates are averaging around £1700. Is that reasonable?

The average fee in 2014 for conveyancing in Manselton was £1,500 not including SDLT and Land Registry charges.