I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my let out apartment in Chipstead by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to provide notice for your letting until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look towards

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Chipstead?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Chipstead. 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 do I identify a Chipstead law firm on the Coventry Building Society conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am happy to travel upto 10miles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Chipstead conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Chipstead conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify if they are on the Coventry Building Society approved list

In scouring the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Chipstead it shows results of many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The best method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Chipstead or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Chipstead vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three quotes from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to escalate.

Our solicitor in Chipstead has discovered a a legal deficiency with the lease for the apartment we are buying in Chipstead. The other side have put forward title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor has advised that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the lender?

Just because you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your Chipstead conveyancing lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Requirements. You and the lender are the client. The appropriate lender requirements have to be complied with by the mortgage company conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and the mortgage company