I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented flat in Mickleover by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the other solicitors, try to a target completion date that all parties will work towards

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Mickleover?

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Mickleover or throughout Derbyshire is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. For example, the seller, selling agent and sometimes your mortgage company. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Mickleover an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose interest is to look after your best interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a potential adversary will try and convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do something that is contrary to your conveyancers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

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

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Mickleover. 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 am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one near me in Mickleover I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Mickleover in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you need a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

In searching the world wide web for the words cheap conveyancing in Mickleover it shows results of many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Mickleover or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Mickleover vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least four estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.