I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out property in West Smithfield by 28/5/2024. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible 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 you have exchanged. If you have not already done so, contact to your conveyancer and urge them to they seek the assistance the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
As someone clueless as to conveyancing in West Smithfield what’s your top tip you can give me concerning the ownership transfer in West Smithfield
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in West Smithfield or throughout London is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the vendor, property agent and even potentially the bank. Appointing a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Smithfield is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the legal process whose interest is to look after your best interests and to protect you.
There is a distinct ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone has to be at fault for the process taking so long. You your first instinct should be to trust your conveyancer above the other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
Do I have to visit the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in West Smithfield so that I can attend their offices when needed.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for mortgage companies undertake their work through Royal Mail, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move no matter where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you should check if you have the option of going to the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if needed.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. West Smithfield is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in West Smithfield are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in West Smithfield you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in West Smithfield may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
My father-in-law has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in West Smithfield. Should I find my own conveyancer?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.