I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out property in North Hykeham by 3/12/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will aim to achieve
As someone clueless as to the North Hykeham conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in North Hykeham
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in North Hykeham and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of opportunity for conflict between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the vendor, property agent and on occasion the lender. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in North Hykeham should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the process whose role it is to protect your best interests and to protect you.
Every so often a third party with a vested interest will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. As an example, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is against your lawyers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
Should our conveyancer be asking questions about flooding during the conveyancing in North Hykeham.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers carrying out conveyancing in North Hykeham. Plenty of people will acquire a house in North Hykeham, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be initiated by the buyer or by their lawyers which will give them a better understanding of the risks in North Hykeham. The standard completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual question of the vendor to find out if the property has historically flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not disclosed by the vendor, then a buyer may bring a legal claim for losses as a result of such an inaccurate answer. A purchaser’s lawyers should also order an enviro search. This should indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries will need to be conducted.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in North Hykeham before retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not give a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in North Hykeham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in North Hykeham especially if they are familiar with such properties in North Hykeham.
My partner has recommend that I appoint his conveyancers in North Hykeham. Do I follow his advice?
There are no two ways about it the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek feedback from friends or family who have actually used the firm that you are considering.