I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented property in Thamesmead by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the sellers solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will work to achieve
How up to date is your search tool for Thamesmead conveyancing solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? Do Yorkshire BS send you an updated list?
Thamesmead conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.
We are purchasing a terrace house in Thamesmead. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to see if these alterations are permitted?
Your property lawyer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Thamesmead will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of alterations or need the permission of another owner. Certain works call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Is it the case that all Thamesmead solicitor firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Coventry BS approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. Many lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
We are getting a further advance on our home loan from Kent Reliance as we wish to conduct improvements to our property in Thamesmead. Do we need to choose a high street Thamesmead solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Kent Reliance don't usually instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Kent Reliance panel.
How does conveyancing in Thamesmead differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Thamesmead contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because new home sellers in Thamesmead usually purchase 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 Thamesmead or who has acted in the same development.
Am I better off to instruct a Thamesmead conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am buying? I have an old university friend who can deal with the legal formalities however his firm is located 200miles away.
The primary upside of using a high street Thamesmead conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to execute documents, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and they were happy that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Thamesmead conveyancing solicitor just because they are local.