TomBorehamUK Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 I suspect the latter, funny how everyone's does that Ah I suspected as much, won't give up my day Job just yet then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Got through the contracts now, however there is an error on it with mine and my partners name. Originally my name wasn't even on it! Solicitor amended this in red ink, now where it says the buyer, there's my name written above my partners in typeface. Now we spotted her middle name is spelt wrong Phone to ask her to change it all in type. Again, solicitor said just to amend it in ink and it'll be fine....just to me it doesn't seem too "Professional" for such an important document! Anyone had similar experience, am I wrong to insist the contract is redone? Edited March 30, 2017 by TomBorehamUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenLandy Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sounds like you appointed Cheapy McCheap solicitors? It's your contract, a legal document, get the thing right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Amending in ink is fine. How do you think people used to do it before typewriters, or why they still make you sign it with an actual pen? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Amending in ink is fine. How do you think people used to do it before typewriters, or why they still make you sign it with an actual pen? Whats a "typewriter" Dan ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It's something your grandkids had the pleasure of using 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I think my mum still has hers somewhere, y'know. Probably worth a fortune now if you can flog it to a hipster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Congrats! Thanks Adrian, any update on yours? Slow progress, but the good news is that sellers found houses (2 families living in the house hence the the 2 kitchens problem). One found a house with no chain, also good. The other says he's willing to move out sooner if his sale is not completed in time. Another difficulty we had with finding lenders, not many considered us because the house was extended more than 40%, including Halifax. The house was doubled in size in 1992, just a bit over 50%. So many stupid rules... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It's something your grandkids had the pleasure of using Touché 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Got through the contracts now, however there is an error on it with mine and my partners name. Originally my name wasn't even on it! Solicitor amended this in red ink, now where it says the buyer, there's my name written above my partners in typeface. Now we spotted her middle name is spelt wrong Phone to ask her to change it all in type. Again, solicitor said just to amend it in ink and it'll be fine....just to me it doesn't seem too "Professional" for such an important document! Anyone had similar experience, am I wrong to insist the contract is redone? My better half's house sale had this issue. The dotty old buyer decided late in the day that she wanted her middle name included in the contract. It was amended properly though, not in pen. Didn't take long. I'd get it done properly if I were you. Edited April 1, 2017 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Argh....I'm sure my solicitor is avoiding me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Not long now, hang in there! On our case, we had the valuation done yesterday for the lender, our solicitors have received the contracts apparently, awaiting from the lender now, hopefully by the end of this week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) @Tom: Did you get a local one or a national one? I'm sure I've asked, but I'm too lazy too search the thread Edited April 19, 2017 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 @Tom: Did you get a local one or a national one? I'm sure I've asked, but I'm too lazy too search the thread National one I'm afraid else I would have marched down there pretty sharpish after the 17th call going to voicemail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'd drive down there anyway, wherever they are. I once had to drive from Braintree to Hastings (where my solicitor was based) just to give them a kick up the arse. It worked! That was the day I swore I'd only ever use a local solicitor for house stuff, regardless of it costing me a couple of hundred quid more. Worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 My solicitors were a nightmare. 9 months it took them to sort it all. And to think of the money they charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'd drive down there anyway, wherever they are. I once had to drive from Braintree to Hastings (where my solicitor was based) just to give them a kick up the arse. It worked! That was the day I swore I'd only ever use a local solicitor for house stuff, regardless of it costing me a couple of hundred quid more. Worth every penny. I'd love to have the time for a 4-5 hour drive to Manchester Definitely agree on sticking with a local solicitor, will 100% be doing that next time around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Definitely agree on sticking with a local solicitor, will 100% be doing that next time around! You going to buy another house again after the stress of the first time? Edited April 19, 2017 by Adrian@TORQEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Definitely agree on sticking with a local solicitor, will 100% be doing that next time around! You going to buy another house again after the stress of the first time? Well I might have a 3 year break to recover from it all first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I can't understand why anyone would use a solicitor hundreds of miles away? You may save a few quid buts its nothing but agro. Appoint someone 5 minutes away and pay them a visit when they need a kick up the backside (which will be roughly 3 times a day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) We just completed Lovely kitchen, massive garden etc etc, bit I love most tough... Garage with powered doors big enough to swallow the family wagon with no issues!! Edited April 20, 2017 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 We completed on our new gaff three weeks ago used a local solicitor, came reasonably well recommended, and their office is a whopping 10 minutes from my office, so easy to pop in at lunch. Though actually only needed to go in twice, which is almost a pity as my solicitor was very cute anyways, we went from offer acceptance to completion in just under 7 weeks, which aint bad at all. though there was no chain and the sellers were very keen to get the house shifted. Just sorting out a remortgage on my flat which should be going through today as well - then we have about another month of decorating before we move into house, then get tenants in to rent the flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Our solicitor is pretty good but the seller's is utter pants. Our's emailed them a list of queries two weeks ago. Yesterday they claimed never to have received them (and were duly presented with both the original email and their own ackbowledement of it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I just don't understand how solicitors are so sh*t. If they were bakers for 7 hours of the day and only did legal stuff for an hour a day, I could understand it, but this is their profession and what they do day after day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I really have no Trust of Solicitors, either for a house conveyance or much else really. Give me a Motor mechanic plumber, builder to deal with any day above a solicitor. Andrew - who did you use, as I will need one shortly (I hope) I am guessing one in Banbury ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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