Tag Archives: Buying A House
Buildings insurance – we’re buying a house and need to “put the insurance on risk”?
We’re in the process of buying a house. As we are not using our mortage lender (Alliance & Leicester) as the insurer for the house, our solicitor has told us that we need find buildings insurance and “put it on risk” for when the contracts are exchanged. What does this mean? It says that a … Continue reading
what are the steps to buying a house?
right im doing school work at the moment and i cant find any thing to do with what im looking for(the steps to buying a house) could you please help ive already gotten make offer offer accepted solicitor but i just cant find any where that have the steps to buying a house could you … Continue reading
urgent house buying advice, can you help please?
hi there, so worried… can anyone please help? we are buying a house from a divorced couple (the house is part of the divorce settlement we have just been told) the price we offered was all agreed and signed for as was the contents to be left. these were signed by both parties of the … Continue reading
if i am buying a house in england and currently live in scotland are the rules for buying different?
i have been told by my mortgage company that i need to have another survey done despite the fact there was one done on the property last xmass, i have also been told i need to use a scottish solicitor which i am unable to understand as the house is in england!
When buying a house who does the valuation for you?
I’m buying my first house, and am getting confused now. lol. Who does the valuation and surveys?? Does your mortgage leander do this?? Or does your solicitor? or do you have to find a chartered surveyer too??
Why does my solicitor need my national insurance number when im buying a house?
The reason i am asking is i have just come off aprentaship 0f the past 7 years I know its a long time but i have been an improer for the past 5 years therefore not earning enough too get taxed on. My boss is away and my tax is just getting sorted out this … Continue reading
what are my rights when buying a house?
I am buying a house i UK. I have already signed the contracts and made a deposit of 5% of the mortgage through my sollicitor. I was told I will get the keys to the house as soon as I do this.After getting the money the sollicitor now says that we can only get the … Continue reading
House Buying.Planning Permission problem.help?
We are currently buying a house, and are almost at the point where we can exchange. The problem we have is the solicitor is telling us that the extension that was done on the property never had planning permission. This extension was done some time ago (at least 10-15 years ago) and the people living … Continue reading
Can i rent the house i am buying, before completion is done?
I live in the uk and am in the process of buying a house. I have to be out of my current rented property in 4 weeks but found out today that my solicitors are disbanding and have passed my case on to another law firm. This is going to hold completion up and it … Continue reading
how much are solicitors fees in Uk for house buying?
I was just wondering how much are solicitors fees when buying a house and how do i go about finding a solicitor?
The solicitors acting for both parties buying a house, should i be concerned about this?
The solicitors taking care of our house purchase have told us that they are acting for the seller as well after they took our £250 deposit for their work . They say it is not a problem and do it all the time, should i change solicitor and am i able to get my £250 … Continue reading
Good solicitor in newcastle to use when buying a house?
Hi, can anyone recommend a good solicitor to use when buying a house in newcastle, uk? i want it done fast!
Should you disclose you are in the process of buying another house?
I’m in the process of buying a house. Everything is in place: building survey was done; I have the mortgage offer, solicitor, etc. But suddenly I saw a house that I like, so I contacted the agent to see it. Should I tell this new agent that I was going to buy another property? Does … Continue reading
Can I change solicitor firm before completion?
I used a solicitor that I was advised to when buying a house. They have been slow and never get back to me or the developer. Exchange of contracts was supposed to have happened at the end of last week but it didn’t despite me sending everything I should have to them on time. Can … Continue reading
Does anyone know how much a solicitor in Bulgaria would cost as we’re buying a house and need legal assistance?
Rough prices would be great as we have a very limited budget! Just to look over the various documents and to make sure we’re not giving power of attorney etc to the agent (which he wants!) We’re adult students and using all our savings so we can’t afford to be ripped off! Any phone numbers, … Continue reading
tomorrow im signing a contract because im buying a house wish me luck?
i have never bought a house before, im giving my deposit to solicitor and signing contract, mortgage, searches etc all sorted just need to sign and money exchange. What do i expect? obviously i need to take id and proof of residence anything else i should expect? thank u, im just nervous.
Buying a house without a real estate agent in Canada. Is it a bad idea? ?
Me and my fiance are buying our first home and we are debating whether or not we need a real estate agent to help us.
i need some legal advice regarding buying a house?
the thing is im in the proceed of buying a house but the person who im buying it off has still got her husbands name on the deeds of the house she has been split from him for a good 12yrs and she has been paying for the house since he left he now is … Continue reading
im buying a house from my parents well below market value my solicitor advises an imdemnity policy?
what is this and why do i need one ?
solicitor wants too see proof off residence as im buying a house?
what could be suitable? i live with my mother now, no council and utility bills all in her name. Although when i got mortgage i showed a letter from my bank clarifying i have always been addressed at my mothers house. Will this be good enough for solicitor, i am worried as i have to … Continue reading