The vendors of the home we are purchasing hired a conveyancing solicitor in Heath who has recommended a lock out contract with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

There are two primary downsides with entering into any lock out agreement (sometimes known as an exclusivity agreement) is that it diverts attention away from making progress with the conveyancing work, so in the absence of it needing little or no negotiation then it may turn out to be unhelpful. It is not strongly advocated amongst Heath conveyancing practitioners as a result. A supplemental issue is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer should not expect to be issued with an injunctive ruling by a court to bar the owner selling to another buyer, so the only remedy open via the contract will be the reimbursement of abortive charges and, in restricted circumstances, the additional payment of penalties.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Heath?

If you are buying a property in Heath your solicitor will ask you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is as part of the sale price then this will be asked for immediately ahead of exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is due should be transferred a couple of days ahead of the day of completion.

We are aiming to move home in October. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Heath. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from the property agent but this can only take place after the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be given over. You should inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Heath or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Heath.

We previously appointed conveyancing lawyers based in Heath on the Leeds Building Society solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental fee for handling the Leeds Building Society mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Leeds Building Society?

Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your solicitor is entitled to charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by Leeds Building Society but by your Heath conveyancing practitioner. Numerous firms on the Leeds Building Society panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but many firms include it on their overall fee.

My wife and I are in the throws of looking at houses in Heath and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancer appointed at this point? I will be getting a mortgage with Skipton.

You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the selling agent. As you are seeking a mortgage with Skipton, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

What makes your site different to alternative internet conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Heath?

At this site receive a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Heath. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you instruct them for your conveyancing in Heath

I am purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Heath who is on the bank approved panel. Can you recommend a Heath or local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who conduct conveyancing in Heath. We dont recommend any particular firm.