I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented flat in Radford by 21/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice for your letting unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your conveyancer and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Radford?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Radford and elsewhere in England and Wales is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. For example, the vendor, property agent and even potentially your bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Radford is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the process whose responsibility is to protect your best interests and to protect you.

Every so often a potential adversary will attempt to convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the estate agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a house in Radford?

Unless a prior purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you could assume that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Radford to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

How does conveyancing in Radford differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Radford approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because builders in Radford usually acquire 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 Radford or who has acted in the same development.

I am one month into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in Radford. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid added fees and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should help you find a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Radford