The owners of the home we are hoping to buy have instructed a conveyancing firm in Harlesden who has suggested a exclusivity contract with a payment 10k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?
Exclusivity contracts are contracts binding a property seller and purchaser giving the buyer the sole right to the sale of the premises for a limited period of time. For all intents and purposes, a lock out is a document stating that you will have a contract at a later time which is the main conveyancing contract. It tends to be used for buyer confidence though in many situations, the vendor may enjoy an upside from such agreements as well. There are various pros and cons to using them but you need to check with your conveyancer but note that it may result in costing you more in conveyancing fees. In light of these reasons these agreements are rare when it comes to conveyancing in Harlesden.
We are planning to move property in March. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Harlesden. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this page.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the estate agent however this can only be done after the vendors lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. You will need to inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you find a conveyancing in Harlesden or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Harlesden.
I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in June 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Barclays are being problematic. The Harlesden solicitor who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Barclays are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Barclays have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Barclays have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Barclays may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Aldermore have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a apartment in Harlesden has been accepted, what happens next?
The property agent will want to be informed of your conveyancer's details (be sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Telephone Aldermore or the broker and complete any appropriate paperwork. Aldermore will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or vendor to arrange a slot for the valuation to occur. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. Aldermore will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Harlesden.
Am I right to be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a national conveyancing firm rather than a local Harlesden conveyancing practice?
As with lots of professional services, often input from connections can be most helpful. Yet there are many people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all recommend conveyancers to retain. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there may be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to appoint your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that many banks have an approved list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your conveyancing.
I am four weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Harlesden. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been sent? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid added costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Harlesden
My estate agent has suggested using their lawyer for our conveyancing in Harlesden - won’t it be easier to just use them?
It is not always the case and you are free to use whichever solicitor you decide for your Harlesden home move. A conveyancing practitioner recommended by an estate agent may not always be the right lawyer, they may put forward their own conveyancing firm who are based far away. In this instance you may not have contact with your property lawyer and due to the lack of continuity in the transaction, it may be difficult to obtain updates.