The owners have rather pushy vendors who has suggested a lock out contract with a down payment two thousand pounds. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?
Exclusivity agreements are agreements between a property seller and prospective acquirer granting the buyer a ‘clear field’ to the sale of the premises within an agreed time frame. For all intents and purposes, an exclusivity agreement is a contract specifying that you should be issued with a contract at a later date being the main conveyancing contract. It is generally utilised for buyer protection though in some cases, the proprietor may enjoy an upside from such agreements as well. There are many pros and cons to having an agreement but you should to check with your solicitor but beware that it may end up incurring more in conveyancing charges. For these reasons these agreements are avoided when it comes to conveyancing in Cuffley.
My bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Cuffley but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Cuffley round the corner to me. Are you able to assist?
It is by no means the case that all Cuffley conveyancing practices are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Please make the most of the above search tool to locate a Cuffley conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.
Is there a list of TSB panel solicitors in Cuffley on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings available on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Cuffley conveyancer on the TSB please make the most of our tool.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Cuffley conveyancing practitioners were instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from HSBC?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have HSBC conducted the survey? Have you informed HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
Santander have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a flat in Cuffley has been agreed to, now what?
Your property agent will want to be informed of your property lawyer's details (ensure that the conveyancers are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Santander or the financial adviser and finish off any appropriate documentation. Santander will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or seller to arrange a slot for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. Santander will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Cuffley.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Cuffley 4 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Cuffley for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.