We were just about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in Market Harborough. We have hit a snag. The mortgage offer with Britannia expires on 14/10/2025 but the sellers are suggesting a completion date of 16/10/2025. Can one extend the loan offer?
The best person to deal with your question is your solicitors who will hopefully assess whether he or she is corresponding with the bank, vendor’s solicitors, property agents or indeed all parties taking into account the circumstances your conveyancing to date.
I am downsizing from our house in Market Harborough and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Market Harborough. We have lived in Market Harborough for six years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of 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 illness)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Market Harborough?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Market Harborough. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Market Harborough it reveals many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?
The preferential way of choosing the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Market Harborough or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Market Harborough vary, so it's sensible to request a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Market Harborough based firm who is on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
If you haven't yet appointed a solicitor to start work and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Market Harborough that you're thinking of instructing.