We have rather brash vendors who has recommended a lock out agreement with a non-refundable deposit of 5k. Are such agreements sensible?
Lock out contracts are agreements binding a home owner and prospective acquirer granting the buyer a ‘clear field’ to the sale of the property for a certain period of time. For all intents and purposes, an exclusivity agreement is a contract stating that you will receive a contract at a later date which is the main conveyancing contract. It tends to be used for buyer assurance though in some cases, the owner may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are various pros and cons to having an agreement but you should to check with your lawyer but note that it may result in incurring more in conveyancing fees. In light of this these agreements are not popular in relation to conveyancing in Smithfield.
Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Smithfield even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example if I want to acquire a shop in Smithfield with a mortgage from TSB?
The service is predominantly utilised to select domestic conveyancing solicitors in Smithfield but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Smithfield commercial conveyancing firms. You should speak with the company directly to check if they are also authorised to represent TSB
How do I investigate if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Smithfield is on the bank’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Santander thus paying £192.00 in further legal bill.
Please do take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the lender and type ‘Smithfield’ or your location and you will be presented with a number of lawyer based in Smithfield or by proximity to you.
Do I need to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Smithfield?
Unless a previous purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you can take it that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Smithfield to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I am looking to sell my house. My previous lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Smithfield if that affects matters.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Smithfield. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a property in Neath but reside in Smithfield. My conveyancer (approximately 235 miles from meneeds me to execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Smithfield to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Smithfield based