I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must leave my let out apartment in Wavertree by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and urge them to they cajole the other lawyers, try to a target completion date that everyone will look towards
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold apartment in Wavertree. The property agents advise that it is standard for flats in Wavertree to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 27/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am downsizing from our property in Wavertree and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Wavertree. Having lived in Wavertree for six years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Wavertree. I've discover a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Back In 2009, I bought a leasehold flat in Wavertree. Conveyancing and Bank of Ireland mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Wavertree who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?
First make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Wavertree conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I bought a basement flat in Wavertree, conveyancing having been completed May 2005. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Wavertree with a long lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2082
You have 56 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
I have been advised by various estate agents that it should take six to eight weeks for Wavertree conveyancing to complete.This was a month ago. The property information was only received to my lawyer a couple of days ago so now does it countdown?
Don't rely on counting down any 6-8 week suggested period. Providing assurances as to accurately how long Wavertree conveyancing will take is nigh on impossible. Without fail every Wavertree conveyancing transaction has it’s specific set of complexities. Accordingly your conveyancing practitioner will find it difficult to give assurances as to how long it will take to finalise your conveyancing in Wavertree.