I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must leave my rented flat in Highworth by 5/2/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and urge them to they chase the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards

I need some fast conveyancing in Highworth as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Highworth the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How does conveyancing in Highworth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Highworth approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because developers in Highworth typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Highworth or who has acted in the same development.

We expect to complete the disposal of our £350,000 flat in Highworth in six days. The landlords agents has quoted £372 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Highworth?

For the majority of leasehold sales in Highworth conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

Answering pre-contract enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Highworth Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale

Your lawyer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Highworth leasehold property is £350. For Highworth conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to provide the information.

I own a basement flat in Highworth, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Highworth with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2086

With only 62 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I need to find a bank panel solicitor in Highworth. Could you help me?

It is not clear why you need a Highworth panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Highworth are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Highworth not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month