I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented apartment in Woodhouse and Handsworth by . Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

Generally one should not provide notice for your letting unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, update to your solicitor and ask them to they apply pressure on the sellers side, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will look towards

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is expelled from the Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth?

The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

I am buying a new build apartment in Woodhouse and Handsworth. 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Woodhouse and Handsworth

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Woodhouse and Handsworth before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will not give a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Woodhouse and Handsworth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I pay a service charge for my flat in Woodhouse and Handsworth. Due to losing my job and personal issues I fell into arrears with payments. The management company agreed a clearance plan but there remains two currently due.

I am under pressure to dispose of the property and I am nervous that this could hold me back if I have to discharge the arrears in advance. Do I have to settle before - is this achievable?

Do clarify with the conducting your Woodhouse and Handsworth conveyancing but one option may be to agree for the arrears to be passed to the buyers. The final price they pay would be reduced to reflect the amount of debt they take on. They could then discharge the arrears once they are the owners.