I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented property in Piccadilly by 23/3/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice for your letting unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and urge them to they chase the sellers side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
Finally the sale completed on my house in Piccadilly last September but my buyer keeps Skype messaging every few hours to moan that her lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?
Following your disposal your lawyer is duty bound to deliver the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. If applicable, your conveyancer must also evidence that the mortgage has been paid off to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Piccadilly.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Piccadilly?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Piccadilly. 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…’
How does conveyancing in Piccadilly differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Piccadilly come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because developers in Piccadilly usually purchase the land, 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 Piccadilly or who has acted in the same development.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a residence in Monmouth but live in Piccadilly. My lawyer (based 250 miles awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Piccadilly who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Piccadilly based
Why is New Build conveyancing in Piccadilly more costly?
Purchasing a brand new property is significantly different from the normal house purchase conveyancing in Piccadilly. Firstly sellers ordinarily demand contracts to exchange within a tight deadline, so there is a a great deal of pressure on your conveyancing practitioner to make sure everything is in order. In addition new build premises often involve examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Mortgage lender obligations are also more detailed. Taking into account the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.