The owners of the home we are hoping to buy have appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Fillongley who has suggested a lock out contract with a down payment 10k. Are such agreements sensible?
There are two primary concerns with entering into any lock out agreement (occasionally termed a shut-out contract) is that it takes away the focus from moving forward with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires little or no negotiation then it may turn out to be a cause of frustration and delay. It is not promoted amongst Fillongley conveyancing practitioners for this reason. The other main issue is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved purchaser should not expect to be issued with an injunction to prohibit the owner completing the sale to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of wasted charges and, in limited situations, the additional payment of penalties.
Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of Fillongley conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the UBS conveyancing panel?
Fillongley conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the UBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from UBS directly.
I am downsizing from our house in Fillongley and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Fillongley conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Fillongley. Having lived in Fillongley for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You must 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Fillongley differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Fillongley contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Fillongley tend to purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Fillongley or who has acted in the same development.
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