I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out flat in Mottingham by 18/1/2024. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will aim to achieve
Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Mottingham even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example where I wish to buy a shop in Mottingham with a loan from Lloyds TSB Bank?
The service is mainly there to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in Mottingham but we have set out towards the end of this page a selection of Mottingham commercial conveyancing firms. You should speak with the company directly to see if they can also act for Lloyds TSB Bank
About to purchase a new build flat in Mottingham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Mottingham
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Please supply a car parking plan. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Mottingham is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Mottingham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Mottingham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Mottingham may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
I'm converting the mortgage on my primary property to a BTL mortgage with HSBC Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on a second house. The location we are talking about is Mottingham. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the transactions?
Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the lawyers are approved by both mortgage companies. Having checked that they are your solicitor will be able to connect the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make apparent your expectations and requirements.
Is it best to instruct a Mottingham conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal formalities but they are based 400miles drive away.
The benefit of a local Mottingham conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Mottingham know how is a bonus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and they were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Mottingham conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.