I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented property in Clifton by 28/7/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice for your letting until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they cajole the owners side, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will aim to achieve
We are looking to buy a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Clifton who is on the Yorkshire BS solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Clifton.
I have recentlybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Clifton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Clifton conveyancing specialists.
I am buying a new build flat in Clifton. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Clifton
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Clifton prior to instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with 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 Clifton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a property in Neath but live in Clifton. My conveyancer (approximately 250 kilometers awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Clifton to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Clifton