The sellers of the house we are hoping to buy are using a conveyancing practitioner in Brislington who has suggested a exclusivity contract with a deposit 6,000. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

Lock out agreements are contracts between a home owner and prospective acquirer granting the buyer exclusive rights to purchase the property for a limited period of time. For all intents and purposes, an exclusivity is a document stating that you will receive a contract at a later date which is the contract for the actual sale. It is generally used for buyer protection though in many situations, the vendor may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are various positives and negatives to having an agreement but you need to check with your conveyancer but beware that it may result in incurring extra in conveyancing fees. In light of these reasons these contracts are rare when it comes to conveyancing in Brislington.

Please explain the implications if my solicitor is expelled from the Nottingham Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Brislington?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

About to purchase a new build flat in Brislington. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brislington

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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.

My company is hoping to take an assignment of a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in Brislington for less than £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Brislington, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right firm. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or telephone so as to enable us to furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, but the property agent informed us that the seller will only proceed if we appoint the agent's chosen solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Brislington

It is improbable the sellers are driving this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to appoint your own,trusted Brislington conveyancing firm - as opposed tothe ones that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by senior management.