I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented flat in Hastings by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they chase the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Hastings. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have been advised by my conveyancer that restrictive coveneant insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Hastings?
The right level of restrictive coveneant indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Halifax and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.
is it true that all Hastings solicitor firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
We were going to get a DIP from Yorkshire BS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Yorkshire BS recommend any Hastings solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Hastings solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Yorkshire BS through the process.
I purchased a renovated Georgian house in Hastings. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Bank of Ireland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Hastings and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.
I am selling my house. My past conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Hastings if that makes a difference.
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