I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my let out property in Prestwich by 14/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not serve notice for your letting unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, speak to your solicitor and request that they cajole the owners lawyers, try to a target completion date that all parties will look towards

We are looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Prestwich who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Prestwich.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to list firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for instance in Prestwich?

We have not been informed any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

I am buying a new build flat in Prestwich. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Prestwich

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

My husband and I are one month into a freehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Prestwich. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

They would need to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the replacement conveyancer and have the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and delays. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Prestwich