I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out property in Hindhead by 12/3/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve
Various web forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for stalling in Hindhead house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Hindhead.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house can not be found. The conveyancers who conducted the conveyancing in Hindhead 10 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer will know precisely where to find all the suitable documentation so you can purchase or sell your property without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be located, your solicitor can put in place insurance or indemnities against future claims on the premises.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Hindhead ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to give a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hindhead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am disposing of a property in Neath but I am based in Hindhead. My solicitor (who is 200 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Hindhead who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Hindhead