I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my rented flat in Ettington by 29/4/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your conveyancer and urge them to they apply pressure on the other side, try to a target completion date that everyone will work towards

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Ettington but how do I know who's good?

It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Ettington conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

This question may be naive but I am new to the home moving as FTB of a garden flat in Ettington. Do I pick up the keys to the house on completion from my solicitor? If so, I will use a local conveyancing solicitor in Ettington?

On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Ettington. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the purchase money to the seller's lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be able to pick up the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this happens early afternoon.

I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late father’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Ettington. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in January. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in January. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The CML handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be affected by that. Some mortgage companies would take a practical view as this requirement primarily exists to pick up on subsales or the flipping of property.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Ettington. 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.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ettington

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Ettington is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Ettington are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Ettington you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ettington may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I am looking to sell my house. My previous solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Ettington if that makes a difference.

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