I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented flat in St Mawes by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in three 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 already done so, contact to your lawyer and ask them to they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards
We note that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in St Mawes?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in St Mawes.
How does conveyancing in St Mawes differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in St Mawes contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because developers in St Mawes typically buy the site, 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 property lawyers 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 St Mawes or who has acted in the same development.
We are 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in St Mawes. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
They would have to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage been generated? If so you must inform them of the replacement solicitor and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating expenses and complications. That should be your starting point. The search tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your home move in St Mawes
How and when do I incur the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my St Mawes flat purchase?
Your lawyer will complete a stamp duty return for you during your St Mawes purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your lawyer will submit the STL application to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the money - discharge any Stamp Duty due on your behalf.