I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must leave my let out property in South Shields by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they chase the sellers solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will work towards
In scouring mumsnet.com for an online lawyer in South Shields, many advise that I should use a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing processes via the scheme protocol the standard includes numerous firms who execute conveyancing in South Shields.
My partner and I have justpurchased a property in South Shields. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we consider were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in South Shields?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in South Shields. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a form called a SPIF. If the information turns out to be incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor.However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in South Shields.