We have very brash sellers who has suggested a preliminary agreement with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

There are two main concerns with signing a lock out contract (also known as a shut-out contract) is that it diverts attention away from making progress with the conveyancing transaction itself, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it may turn out to be a hindrance. It is not promoted by Polegate conveyancing lawyers as a result. A supplemental issue is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved buyer is very unlikely to secure an injunction to bar the vendor disposing of the property to another buyer, so the only remedy available under the contract will be the recovery of wasted charges and, in rare scenarios, the extra payment of damages.

We are buying a property and the solicitor has raised the issue of Chancel Repair for which the house could be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. She has suggested insurance. Is this strictly appropriate for conveyancing in Polegate

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Polegate to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I'm buying my first flat in Polegate with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not reveal to my lawyer about the extras as it would adversely affect my mortgage with Platform Home Loans Ltd. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Is it possible to swap conveyancer as I have to find a firm on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Polegate five minutes from me but the firm is not approved by Bank of Ireland

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Polegate on the Bank of Ireland panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Polegate. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare fees for conveyancing solicitors in Polegate and throughout England and Wales.

My brother has urged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Polegate. Should I find my own conveyancer?

No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.