The owners have very brash vendors who has suggested a preliminary agreement with a payment 10k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?
There are a couple of main concerns with entering into any lock out agreement (sometimes referred to as a shut-out contract) is that it can distract from making progress with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it may transpire to be a cause of frustration and delay. It is not strongly advocated by Shoreham By Sea conveyancing solicitors as a result. A further issue is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved purchaser is not likely to secure an injunctive ruling by a court to prohibit the seller selling to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of abortive charges and, in limited circumstances, the additional payment of penalties.
I have 7378 less than 75 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Shoreham By Sea. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 26/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am planning to move property in February. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Shoreham By Sea. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across this site.
On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your estate agent but this should only take place once the sellers solicitors inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. After that you will need to advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can help you choose a conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea.
I am the single beneficiary of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Shoreham By Sea. The Shoreham By Sea property was put into my name in December. I want to move. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my property ownership may be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the property in December. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be caught by that. How practical a view lenders take of it, depend on the mortgage company as this requirement is principally there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.
My wife and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from Bank of Ireland as we want to carry out improvements to our property in Shoreham By Sea. Are we obliged to choose a local Shoreham By Sea solicitor on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
Bank of Ireland would not normally appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Bank of Ireland list.
I purchased my home on 7 April and my personal details is not yet on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Shoreham By Sea expressed confidence that it will be concluded in less than a month. Are properties in Shoreham By Sea uniquely lengthy to register?
As far as conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any third persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration occurs once the buyer has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I am 18 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to carry out the conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea. We are not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid added charges and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Shoreham By Sea