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I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out flat in Heaton and Jesmond 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?

Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look towards

I'm purchasing a new build house in Heaton and Jesmond with a mortgage from Barclays . The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The property agent advised me not disclose to my conveyancer about the side-deal as it may jeopardize my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Heaton and Jesmond I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Heaton and Jesmond for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you require a home loan that many years may be problematic. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

What does commercial conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond incorporates a wide range of advice, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.