Tag Archives: House Buying
How much does a solicitor cost typically when buying a house in Glasgow?
I am buying a place in glasgow was wondering what the solicitors fees typically tend to be.
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
i signed a contract for the house im buying last wednesday but solicitor said still not legally binding?
the seller signed aswell but as the house has a carport my solicitor is doing some enquiries into that. He wants to know something about construction etc. We were due to complete 2nd april but i hope it doesnt delay us. My solicitor just wants the other parties soliticitor to confirm its just a sheet … 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?
solicitor wants me too take utility bill/council tax bill when i go to sign contract for house im buying?
i am able too do this as i live in my mothers house at the moment and am buying house next door. I got my mortgage by providing a letter from my bank saying ive always been registered at my mothers address. What can i do? also i dont have a credit card only debit … Continue reading
how long left until house is mine? mortgage agreed, searches carried out, surveying done today?
i know i know i should have done valuation before but was unable to do so due to the house im buying roof tile and bathroom tiles were faulty. Im buying the house privately from mums next door neighbour. Could anyone tell me how long it will take? as the person im buying it from … Continue reading
house buying fees and monthly budget help.how much do i need?
can anyone help with this..im thinking of buying in 1 or two years…how much do i need for all the fees for buying a flat..i mean everything? fees the solicitor and all that. ive had so many different people say diff things!! and apart from the morgage each month what else would i need to … Continue reading
House buying. We’ve been provisionally accepted onto a Home buy scheme?
The scheme works where you can be offered 30% towards the house price. We will find out on Wednesday if we have the funding. We’ve seen a house we want but it is been withdrawn at 17.00 Monday by the estate agents as the solicitors are acting for a deceased person’s estate. Best bid wins. … Continue reading
I am buying my daughters house for £120,000 She is buying my house for £165,000 how much stamp duty ?
She has been told by her solicitor that she will be liable to pay 3% of £290,000 combined valuation of both properties and that I will be liable to pay up to £3000 even though the property I am buying is valued at £120,000 she has been told it is because we are related and … Continue reading
I am selling my house and buying another, does the same solicitor have to do both?
When I sell my home I will need to get a solicitor, when I buy I will need a solicitor. Can the same solicitor do both, is it cheaper to get him to do both? Are fees to solicitors for selling cheaper than fees for buying, due to ther being less work?????????????
What happens after exchange of contracts when buying a flat?
I am in the process of buying a share of freehold flat in London. The solicitor I have is pretty lame and does not guide me at all in the house buying process. So far we have exchanged contracts and I have a date for completion. What documents should I expect from my solicitor after … Continue reading
house buying – completion date?
My solicitor has given me completion date of 15 Feb, but we haven’t exchanged contracts yet. Do you think 15 Feb is possible for completion considering that we haven’t signed the contract and I have not received any paper work to date.
My parents were buying a house and the couple they were buying off have decided not to sell?
My parents have already spent a considerable amount on surveys and solicitors fees etc. Can they claim any back or get the vendors to pay a percentage of their fees?