The owners have very assertive vendors who has recommended a exclusivity contract with a non-refundable deposit 10k. Are such agreements sensible?
Lock out contracts are contracts between a home vendor and purchaser giving the buyer the sole right to purchase the property within a prescribed time frame. For all intents and purposes, a lock out is a document specifying that you should receive a contract at a later time being the contract for the actual sale. It tends to be utilised for buyer protection though in many situations, the proprietor may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are many positives and negatives to having an agreement but you need to check with your solicitor but beware that it may end up incurring more in conveyancing fees. In light of this these contracts are unusual in relation to conveyancing in West Dulwich.
I am downsizing from our property in West Dulwich and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street West Dulwich conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in West Dulwich. We have lived in West Dulwich for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have justfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in West Dulwich for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of West Dulwich conveyancing specialists.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in West Dulwich ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Dulwich. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am 18 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in West Dulwich. I am not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
A conveyancer would need to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been generated? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new lawyer and ensure the offer are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid escalating fees and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in West Dulwich