We have very pushy sellers who has suggested a exclusivity contract with a deposit 10k. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two primary downsides with signing a lock out agreement (occasionally known as a no-shop agreement) is that it can distract from moving forward with the conveyancing transaction itself, so in the absence of it needing little or no negotiation then it could turn out to be unhelpful. It is not promoted by Uckfield conveyancing practitioners as a result. A further concern is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved purchaser should not expect to secure injunctive relief to prevent the seller selling to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the recovery of abortive charges and, in rare circumstances, the additional payment of damages.

I require expedited conveyancing in Uckfield as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line in less than 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Uckfield the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Am I better off to go with a Uckfield conveyancing practitioner based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can handle the legal formalities but her office is 300miles away.

The benefit of a high street Uckfield conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign documents, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and the majority were happy that must surpass using an unfamiliar Uckfield conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.

Completion is due on our sale of a £475,000 maisonette in Uckfield in just under a week. The landlords agents has quoted £408 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Uckfield?

For most leasehold sales in Uckfield conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

Answering pre-exchange enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Uckfield Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale

Your lawyer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Uckfield leasehold property is £350. For Uckfield conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are required to provide the information.

I purchased a 1st floor flat in Uckfield, conveyancing having been completed 6 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Uckfield with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2092

You have 68 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I cannot get to my Uckfield conveyancing lawyers office to sign documents for conveyancing in Uckfield – is this a problem?

No. Uckfield conveyancing solicitors can undertake conveyancing transactions for clients wider afield. You are unlikely to be required to be present a Uckfield conveyancers office. They can deal with everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.