We have very pushy vendors who has suggested a lock out agreement with a down payment of 5k. Are such agreements sensible?

This form of contract is not the norm in Bexhill On Sea, conveyancers will often encourage clients away from them as they detract from focusing on the primary focus, namely conveyancing and if you end up losing your deposit then the solicitor is left exposed. Secondly, there is no certainty that just because the owner has executed an exclusivity contract they will complete the sale with you. They may be inclined to break the contract if they are offered a large enough offer to do so because an aggrieved buyer with the benefit of a exclusivitycontract will still have to show losses as a consequence of the breach and these may not amount to the financial benefit that your seller may secure by breaching the agreement, however morally unworthy that may be.

Should lawyers request money on account for conveyancing in Bexhill On Sea?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Bexhill On Sea your solicitor will ask you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is requested to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is as part of the purchase price then this should be required shortly prior to exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due will be payable shortly before completion.

I am considering applying for a Aldermore mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Bexhill On Sea with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Aldermore ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Aldermore will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I own a terraced Georgian house in Bexhill On Sea. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Barnsley Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Bexhill On Sea and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I am buying a new build apartment in Bexhill On Sea. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bexhill On Sea

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.