I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my rented apartment in Clayton-le-Moors by 25/11/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, contact to your conveyancer and ask them to they seek the assistance the sellers side, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will work to achieve
Are the Clayton-le-Moors conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Skipton conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Skipton?
Clayton-le-Moors conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Clayton-le-Moors before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Clayton-le-Moors. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I'm converting the mortgage on my existing home to a BTL mortgage with Godiva Mortgages Ltd and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on further property. The location we are looking at is Clayton-le-Moors. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the two deals?
Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are your conveyancer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and requirements.
Should I instruct a Clayton-le-Moors conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can handle the conveyancing but his firm is located 200kilometers drive away.
The benefit of a local Clayton-le-Moors conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust used your friend and the majority were content that should surpass using an unfamiliar Clayton-le-Moors conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.
There are numerous houses in Clayton-le-Moors on private lanes. My husband and I are buying one such property. Are there any advantages to purchasing a residence on a private road?
Clayton-le-Moors conveyancing practices are used to conveyancing homeson unadopted roads. The lawyer will review the title to find any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a residents association that residents make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than council owned.