I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented property in Wanstead by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and ask them to they chase the sellers solicitors, try to a target completion date that everyone will aim to achieve
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Wanstead is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Wanstead are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Wanstead you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Wanstead may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
Am I better off to appoint a Wanstead conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can carry out the conveyancing but they are based approximately 350miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Wanstead conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Wanstead know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and they were happy that should trump using an unfamiliar Wanstead conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.