I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out property in Brimsdown by 10/6/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice for your letting unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work to achieve
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Brimsdown. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the Skipton Building Society approved list of lawyers. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
You should e-mail the solicitor and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise you can get in touch with Skipton Building Society who may be able to assist.
Can I be sure that the Brimsdown conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Brimsdown seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Brimsdown. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Brimsdown on 3/3/2025, valuation was booked 3 days after, all came back fine. Property lawyer retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Leeds Building Society and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
How does conveyancing in Brimsdown differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Brimsdown come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Brimsdown 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Brimsdown or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Brimsdown in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Brimsdown. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
What does commercial conveyancing in Brimsdown cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Brimsdown incorporates a wide array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.