The vendors of the property we are hoping to buy hired a conveyancing solicitor in Westgate on Sea who has suggested a preliminary contract with a payment 10k. Are such agreements sensible?
Exclusivity agreements are contracts between a home seller and purchaser giving the buyer a ‘clear field’ to the sale of the property for a set period of time. Essentially, an exclusivity agreement is a contract specifying that you should be issued with a contract at a later date which is the main conveyancing contract. It is generally utilised for buyer assurance though in some cases, the proprietor may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are many positives and negatives to having an agreement but you need to check with your solicitor but beware that it may result in costing you extra in conveyancing charges. In light of these reasons these agreements are not popular in relation to conveyancing in Westgate on Sea.
Is there a list of UBS panel solicitors in Westgate on Sea on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of banks make their panel listings available over the internet. Where you are in need of a Westgate on Sea lawyer on the UBS please make the most of our tool.
is it true that all Westgate on Sea solicitor practices on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Bank of Ireland approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be governed by the CLC.
We were going to get a OIP from Barclays this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Westgate on Sea solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Westgate on Sea solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.
I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when purchasing a residence in Westgate on Sea? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance to the chancel within the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Westgate on Sea?
Unless a prior purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you can take it that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Westgate on Sea to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I have been recommended by numerous estate agents in Westgate on Sea to choose a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to promote your site rather than a competitor’s?
We don’t make any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Westgate on Sea. I've land on a site which looks to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Sixty One years unexpired on my flat in Westgate on Sea. I now wish to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to locate the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent would be helpful to try and locate and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Westgate on Sea.
Westgate on Sea Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing
-
Are there any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the service costs? Make sure you investigate if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Westgate on Sea. If you like the propertyin Westgate on Sea yet your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be presented with a difficult choice.