I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my rented property in Totteridge by 16/2/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they cajole the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim to achieve
Having sold my house in Totteridge last February but our buyer keeps texting daily complaining that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Following your sale your solicitor should deliver the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. If applicable, your solicitor should also confirm that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Totteridge.
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Totteridge took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am buying my first flat in Totteridge with a loan from Barclays . The developers refused to move on the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The sale representative advised me not reveal to my solicitor about the extras as it will affect my loan with Barclays . Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Totteridge prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to issue a mortgage on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Totteridge. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Totteridge especially if they are familiar with such properties in Totteridge.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Totteridge and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides security of tenure to commercial lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Totteridge is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are located