I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out apartment in Hackenthorpe by 25/3/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice for your letting unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and urge them to they cajole the other lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim towards
We're in Hackenthorpe, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Co-operative , and our lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
We are downsizing from our house in Hackenthorpe and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hackenthorpe. Having lived in Hackenthorpe for three years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Hackenthorpe differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Hackenthorpe come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because developers in Hackenthorpe 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Hackenthorpe or who has acted in the same development.
I have recently realised that I have 68 years unexpired on my flat in Hackenthorpe. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to track down the lessor. On the whole an enquiry agent would be useful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Hackenthorpe.
Hackenthorpe Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying
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What is the the remaining lease term? It would be sensible to find out as much as possible about the managing agents as they will either make life much simpler or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical issues such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants what they think of them. In conclusion, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes.
I need to find a bank panel solicitor in Hackenthorpe. Can you assist?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Hackenthorpe panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Hackenthorpe are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Hackenthorpe not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site