We are a couple about to sign contracts for a freehold house in Mousehole. We have hit a snag. The loan offer with Birmingham Midshires expires on 5/2/2026 but the sellers are insisting on a completion date of 9/2/2026. Is it possible to extend the mortgage offer?
The best person to deal with your concern is your conveyancer who will hopefully determine whether they better off negotiating with the bank, vendor’s solicitors, estate agents or indeed all parties based on the circumstances your house move to date.
Our bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Mousehole but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Mousehole local to me. Are you able to assist?
Far from all Mousehole conveyancing solicitors are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to locate a Mousehole conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.
What does a local search inform me regarding the property my wife and I buying in Mousehole?
Mousehole conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search is essential in every Mousehole conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.
I am downsizing from my property. My previous lawyers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Mousehole if that makes a difference.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Mousehole. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, yet the agent told us that the seller will only move forward if we use the agent's chosen conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Mousehole
It is unlikely the owners are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to use your own,trusted Mousehole conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will earn their negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing thresholds demanded by corporate headquarters.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Mousehole conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Mousehole conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Mousehole conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:
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What are the legal fees for lease extension work? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?
Mousehole Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying
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Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? It is important to be aware if changing the roof or some other major work is pending that will be shared by the leasehold owners and will materially impact the level of the service charges or result in a specific payment. Who is in charge of the block?