The owners of the property we are purchasing hired a conveyancing practitioner in Devon who has suggested a exclusivity agreement with a non-refundable deposit 10k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?
There are a couple of main drawbacks with executing a lock out agreement (sometimes termed a shut-out contract) is that it can distract from making progress with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires limited or no negotiation then it could transpire to be unhelpful. It is not particularly popular amongst Devon conveyancing practitioners for this reason. A further issue is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved purchaser is very unlikely to be granted injunctive relief to prohibit the seller completing the sale to another buyer, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of abortive charges and, in limited situations, the extra payment of penalties.
We are buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Devon who is on the HSBC solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Devon.
I require quick conveyancing in Devon as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not obtaining a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Devon the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Taking into account that I am about to spend £400,000 on a garden flat in Devon I wish to talk to a lawyer regarding theconveyancing in advance of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Devon.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a case reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Devon should be the figure that you end up paying.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a house in Cardiff but reside in Devon. My lawyer (based 300 miles from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Devon to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Devon based
I'm selling a flat in Devon. I can find my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't see my conveyancer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Is this a big problem?
Not all staff in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.