We have very brash vendors who has recommended a preliminary contract with a down payment of 5k. Are such contracts the norm for Chalfont St Peter conveyancing transactions?
There are two primary concerns with signing a lock out agreement (also referred to as an exclusivity agreement) is that it can distract from making progress with the conveyancing transaction itself, so unless it requires limited or no negotiation then it may transpire to be unhelpful. It is not strongly advocated amongst Chalfont St Peter conveyancing practitioners for this reason. The other main issue is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted purchaser should not expect to be granted an injunctive ruling by a court to stop the owner completing the sale to a third party, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of wasted costs and, in restricted scenarios, the additional payment of penalties.
My wife and I are intent on selling our house in Chalfont St Peter and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chalfont St Peter. We have lived in Chalfont St Peter for many years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with 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 ailment)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Chalfont St Peter?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Chalfont St Peter. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Is it simple use the search app to find a conveyancing practitioner in Chalfont St Peter on the panel for my bank?
1st pick a lender such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Skipton Building Society or Britannia then choose your location such as Chalfont St Peter. Conveyancing practices in Chalfont St Peter and nationally should be identified.
My husband and I are 14 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Chalfont St Peter. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
A lawyer would need to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the replacement lawyer and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added fees and complications. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Chalfont St Peter
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Chalfont St Peter. I I would like to check if they are listed on the lender's conveyancing panel. Could you advise?
It’s a good idea call your lawyer to check if they are on the bank's panel. Alternatively please call us and we can make some checks for you. If they are not on the bank panel we we can help find a quality conveyancing solicitor in Chalfont St Peter on the panel for your lender.