I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Ilminster by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your letting unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and urge them to they apply pressure on the owners solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will look towards
When will exchange of contracts take place for sale conveyancing in Ilminster and do I need to attend the conveyancers branch?
If you are round the corner to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Ilminster you are invited in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the law practices we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not the critical part. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the conveyancer to address the formalities at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Ilminster)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.
With any luck I will purchase a house in Ilminster. My work colleague pointed out that my solicitor should apply for a Chancel Search. Is this Is there any truth in this?
The case of Aston resulted in many a conveyancing solicitor in Ilminster to conduct chancel searches. Indemnity policies can be arranged if chancel liability is likely to be enforced. Your conveyancing lawyer should provide more details. Church of England properties in Ilminster where chancel liability may apply include parish data base.