I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my rented apartment in Haydon Bridge by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and ask them to they chase the sellers side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Haydon Bridge. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 6/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have recentlybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Haydon Bridge for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, 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 Haydon Bridge conveyancing specialists.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Haydon Bridge ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to give a loan on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Haydon Bridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Haydon Bridge to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
How do I use your search tool to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Haydon Bridge on the panel for my lender?
1st select a lender such as Nationwide Building Society, Virgin Money or Platform Home Loans Ltd then type in your location a common one being Haydon Bridge. Conveyancing firms in Haydon Bridge and further afield will then be shown.
My father-in-law has recommend that I appoint his conveyancers in Haydon Bridge. Do I follow his guidance?
No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm that you are contemplating using.