I opted for a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Heaton today. Looking through the small print I seewe are responsible for charges even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and use an internet solicitor practice offering no move no charge conveyancing in Heaton?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to cover those transactions that do not proceed. Do bear in mind that these deals tend not to protect you from outlay such as Heaton conveyancing search costs.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to leave my let out flat in Heaton by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they seek the assistance the other side, try to a target completion date that everyone will work towards

Should conveyancers request an advanced payment for conveyancing in Heaton?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Heaton your lawyer will request that you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is as part of the total price then this should be required shortly prior to exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer a couple of days prior to the completion date.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Heaton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Heaton

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Am I better off to choose a Heaton conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am buying? An old friend can execute the legal formalities but her office is 400kilometers away.

The benefit of a local Heaton conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute documents, present your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and in the main were content that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Heaton conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.