We have rather pushy vendors who has insisted on a preliminary agreement with a payment of 5k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?
There are two main downsides with executing a lock out agreement (also termed an exclusivity agreement) is that it diverts attention away from progressing with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it could turn out to be a hindrance. It is not strongly advocated amongst Haxby conveyancing lawyers as a result. The other main issue is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer is not likely to win injunctive relief to stop the vendor selling to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy open via the agreement will be the recovery of abortive costs and, in limited circumstances, the extra payment of damages.
Are the Haxby conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Nottingham?
Haxby conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nottingham directly.
A friend advised me that in buying a property in Haxby there could be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Haxby which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Haxby should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Haxby off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Santander. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.
I have instructed a Haxby property lawyer having made sure that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Nottingham will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nottingham will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Haxby surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
I have todaybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Haxby for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Haxby conveyancing specialists.
We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent informed us that the seller will only move forward if we instruct the agent's chosen solicitors as they want an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Haxby
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. Should the seller want ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Bypass the agents and go straight to the owners and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to instruct your own,trusted Haxby conveyancing firm - as opposed tothe ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing targets pre-set by senior management.
My parents are unable to locate their Haxby land registry title on the site. They have a vague recollection 48 years ago when they acquired the bungalow there were complications with Haxby not being recognised in some systems.
Nearly all residences in Haxby should appear. Have you tried a search to simply the postcode. Normally it should disclose all the properties within that postcode. Where recorded it will be there with a title number. Where they bought back in the 70’s it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The property may still be revealed but with the title number identified as 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title documentation which could be with your parent’s lender.