I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented flat in Newbury by 23/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they chase the sellers solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will work towards
We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Newbury who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Newbury.
Is it necessary to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when acquiring a residence in Newbury?
Unless a prior acquisition of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could assume that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Newbury to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Newbury?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Newbury. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Newbury I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Newbury for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
What does commercial conveyancing in Newbury cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Newbury incorporates a wide range of services, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.