I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my rented property in Barnstaple by 23/4/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to serve notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and request that they chase the other side, try to a target completion date that all parties will work to achieve

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is expelled from the TSB Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Barnstaple?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Barnstaple. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barnstaple

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Barnstaple ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Barnstaple. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Barnstaple especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Barnstaple.

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