I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Bartley Green by 18/6/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice for your letting until you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and ask them to they chase the owners lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will work to achieve
What happens if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the TSB Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Bartley Green?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. 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 for a fee.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Bartley Green ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Bartley Green. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Bartley Green for less than £2000?
We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Bartley Green, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Let us have your contact information or telephone us so that we may provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
We are a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Bartley Green. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you must advise them of the replacement lawyer and get the offer are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid added fees and delays. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Bartley Green
My husband and I plan to buy our first house in Bartley Green. Conveyancing practitioner already selected. The mortgage adviser advised that a survey is not appropriate as the property was only constructed in 2002.
At the very least you should have a Home Buyer's Report. Given the property was constructed over a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report may be sufficient. They will highlight any obvious issues and suggest additional investigation if appropriate. If there are any signs of problems obtain a full Building Survey from the beginning.