withdrawing from new build after signing missives

NELBHOY

sdooley wrote: »

Sounds like you might need a professional negligence lawyer for a claim against your solicitor - did he advise you that you might not get another chance to walk away?

Apparently Persimmon were under no legal obligation to offer us any chance to walk away. I liken it to buying a new car but the dealer deciding when you get it! In theory this could run another 10 yrs with no legal implications for Persimmon, according to my ever so helpful solicitor.

Captain_Mainwaring_2

NELBHOY wrote: »

Thanks everybody for replies. The lawyer we are going through is not Persimmon appointed, but very much of the "don't rock the boat variety". What I should have mentioned was that each time we were put back, we were offered our money back & given a new date which was usually 3 or 4 months added to original (or revised) date. Stupidly believed them each time & didn't opt out. The last offer to walk away was about 3 months ago.
They are now saying that even if it does run on this time they will not offer the get out.
Reasons for the delay range from the sales office being burned down due I believe there being a problem with the (dodgy) security firm. Workers walking off site due to a dispute, & the weather. Also know that contract workers on site were released over a month ago, so progress has again slowed.
Does anybody know of a good contract lawyer in Scotland?
Again thanks for the response.

I think you may have cooked your goose.

And to the guy who thinks that you cannot be sued in Aus, you can - I had writ served on me sitting on a beech in Bali (defended) but don't kid yourself that you cannot be chased.

Did the missives have fixed dates? or where Persimmon just offering a refund as a gesture of goodwill?

Sorry, you've answered that question - I'm wondering how you could defend any action when you have been offered the chance to void the contract.